# John VIII Palaiologos - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/john-viii-palaiologos
Reign: 1425 – 1448 CE
Dynasty: Palaiologoi
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_VIII_Palaiologos

Pursued church union at Florence to secure aid.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Manuel II Palaiologos](https://roman-history.com/rulers/manuel-ii-palaiologos)
- Succeeded by: [Constantine XI Palaiologos](https://roman-history.com/rulers/constantine-xi-palaiologos)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1439 - [Union of Florence Proclaimed](https://roman-history.com/timeline/1439-union-of-florence-proclaimed)