George, Emperor of Trebizond: Biography, Facts and Career
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George Megas Komnenos (Greek: Γεώργιος Μέγας Κομνηνός, Geōrgios Mégas Komnēnos; c. 1255 – after 1284) was Emperor of Trebizond from 1266 to 1280. He was the elder son of Emperor Manuel I and his third wife, Irene Syrikaina, a Trapezuntine noblewoman. He succeeded his half-brother Andronikos in 1266 and ruled for 14 years. George was the first Trapezuntine emperor to officially use the style Megas Komnenos ("grand Komnenos"), which had previously been merely a nickname.
Quick facts about George, Emperor of Trebizond
- Full name: George, Emperor of Trebizond
- Born: 1255-01-01
- Nationality: Empire of Trebizond
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q452001
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Who is George, Emperor of Trebizond?
George Megas Komnenos (Greek: Γεώργιος Μέγας Κομνηνός, Geōrgios Mégas Komnēnos; c.
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George, Emperor of Trebizond is Empire of Trebizond.
When was George, Emperor of Trebizond born?
George, Emperor of Trebizond was born on 1255-01-01.
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