Michael II (Person) AKA the Amorian, the Stammerer, Μιχαήλ Β', Mikhaēl II
Michael II
770 AD - 829 AD
AKA the Amorian, the Stammerer, Μιχαήλ Β', Mikhaēl II
Emperor of the Byzantine Empire 820 – 829
The later years of his reign were marked by two major military disasters that had long-term effects: the beginning of the Muslim conquest of Sicily, and the loss of Crete to the Saracens.
. Domestically, he supported and strengthened the resumption of official iconoclasm, which had begun again under Leo V.
First ruler of the Phrygian or Amorian dynasty
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800 AD
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