Michael I’s first reign ended when his father did what?
Died
Gave up his crown
Returned and replaced him
Went into exile
Answer
Michael I's first reign ended when his father, Constantine VII, returned and replaced him. Constantine had been exiled to a monastery by his brother Leo V, who had then usurped the throne. Michael I, a general in the Byzantine army, had helped to overthrow Leo V and had been crowned emperor in his place. However, Constantine VII was able to return to Constantinople and regain the throne in 867.
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