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John IV

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
John IV (John Lascaris) , b. c.1250, d. after 1273, Byzantine emperor of Nicaea (1258-61), son and successor (under a regency) of Theodore II and last of the Lascarids. Michael Palaeologus (later Michael VIII ) overthrew the regency and in 1259 was crowned coemperor. He postponed John's coronation and in 1261 had the boy blinded and imprisoned. It is possible that John escaped from his fortress and went (c.1273) to the court of Charles of Anjou. Author not available, JOHN IV. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
John IV
World Encyclopedia John IV (1605–56) King of Portugal (1640–56). As Duke of Braganza, he was a leader of the Portuguese revolt against Spanish rule (1640) and afterwards became king. Portuguese independence was confirmed by victory at Montijo (1644). Read more
Charles IV
Encyclopedia of World Biography Charles IV Charles IV (1316-1378) reigned ... 14, 1316, Charles IV was born in Bohemia, the son of John of Luxemburg, King ... later Wenceslaus IV), elected king of ... Charles's father, John, in 1310 had begun ... prestige in Christendom. John, although away from ... biography of Charles ... Read more

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