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'''Michael III''' (840 – 867) was [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine Emperor]] from 842 to 867. | '''Michael III''' (840 – 867) was [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine Emperor]] from 842 to 867. | ||
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Late in his reign, Michael III greatly favored the [[Makedonia|Macedonian]] courtier and chamberlain [[Basil I|Basil]]<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Overseas Trading]]</ref> and eventually crowned him as co-emperor on 26 May 866. Basil, who eventually gained increasing influence over Michael and had no rivals, later had Michael assassinated, becoming solo emperor of the Byzantine Empire.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Michael III}}</ref> | Late in his reign, Michael III greatly favored the [[Makedonia|Macedonian]] courtier and chamberlain [[Basil I|Basil]]<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Overseas Trading]]</ref> and eventually crowned him as co-emperor on 26 May 866. Basil, who eventually gained increasing influence over Michael and had no rivals, later had Michael assassinated, becoming solo emperor of the Byzantine Empire.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Michael III}}</ref> | ||
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Michael III (840 – 867) was Byzantine Emperor from 842 to 867.
Biography
Late in his reign, Michael III greatly favored the Macedonian courtier and chamberlain Basil[1] and eventually crowned him as co-emperor on 26 May 866. Basil, who eventually gained increasing influence over Michael and had no rivals, later had Michael assassinated, becoming solo emperor of the Byzantine Empire.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Overseas Trading
- ↑
Michael III on Wikipedia