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Michael IV the Paphlagonian

Emperor of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire

b. 1010 CE – d. 1041 CE World The Great Crossroads

Michael IV the Paphlagonian (1010 – 10 December 1041) is Byzantine Emperor from April 11, 1034 to his death on December 10, 1041.

He owes his elevation to Empress Zoe, daughter of Emperor Constantine VIII and wife of Romanos III Argyros.

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Moran, J. (2017). Michael IV the Paphlagonian. History Atlas. Retrieved 18 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/michael-iv-the-paphlagonian/

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