Person
Michael V Kalaphates
Emperor of the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire
Michael V (Greek: Μιχαήλ Ε΄, Mikhaēl V; 1015 – 24 August 1042) is Byzantine emperor for four months in 1041–1042, the nephew and successor of Michael IV and the adoptive son of his wife, the Empress Zoe.
He is popularly called "the Caulker" (Kalaphates) in accordance with his father's original occupation.