Michael V Kalaphates
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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 V, 11th century depiction from the Madrid Skylitzes
Michael V banishes Zoe to a monastery.
Michael IV the Paphlagonian
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Michael IV the Paphlagonian was Byzantine Emperor from 11 April 1034 to his death on 10 December 1041.
Michael V Kalaphates
…Kalaphates (Ancient Greek: Μιχαήλ Καλαφάτης, Michaḗl Kalaphátēs) 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 "the Caulker" (Kalaphates) in accordance with his father's original…
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