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Was Manuel I Komnenos the last Byzantine Emperor to attempt westward reconquests?
Yes
No
He never attempted westward reconquests
The records are unclear
Answer
Yes, Manuel I Komnenos was the last Byzantine Emperor to attempt westward reconquests. During his reign from 1143 to 1180, he pursued an ambitious expansionist policy in an attempt to recapture territories lost to the Normans and other Western powers. He achieved some initial successes but faced formidable resistance and ultimately failed to secure lasting gains against his opponents.
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