Michael IV the Paphlagonian
Videos
Michael IV the Paphlagonian was Byzantine Emperor from 11 April 1034 to his death on 10 December 1041.
Michael IV, 11th century depiction from the Madrid Skylitzes
Murder of emperor Romanos III Argyros under the order of Michael IV the Paphlagonian, from the Manasses Chronicle
The Christian widow of the caliph of Egypt sends a letter to Michael IV.
The wedding of Michael and Zoë, as depicted in the Madrid Skylitzes
Michael V Kalaphates
Videos
Michael V Kalaphates was Byzantine emperor for four months in 1041–1042. He was the nephew and successor of Michael IV and the adoptive son of Michael IV's wife Empress Zoe. He was popularly called "t
Michael IV the Paphlagonian
…Michael IV died, refusing to the last to see his wife, who begged that she be allowed to visit him one more time. His nephew was crowned emperor as Michael V. List of Byzantine emperors…
Michael V, 11th century depiction from the Madrid Skylitzes
Michael V banishes Zoe to a monastery.