Who succeeded Michael VIII Palaiologos as emperor?
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Alexios III
John IV Laskaris
Theodore II Laskaris
Answer
Andronikos II Palaiologos succeeded his father Michael VIII Palaiologos as emperor of the Byzantine Empire in 1282. He reigned for over 40 years, during which time the empire faced a number of challenges, including internal conflicts, military defeats, and economic problems. Andronikos II is often seen as a weak and ineffective ruler, and his reign is often considered to be a time of decline for the Byzantine Empire.
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