Who succeeded Theodore I Laskaris as the emperor of Nicaea?
John III Doukas Vatatzes
Michael VIII Palaiologos
Alexios II Komnenos
Andronikos I Komnenos
Answer
John III Doukas Vatatzes succeeded Theodore I Laskaris as the emperor of Nicaea in 1222. He ruled until 1254 and was known for his military successes and efforts to strengthen the empire's economy and culture.
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