# Michael III - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/michael-iii
Reign: 842 – 867 CE
Dynasty: amorian
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_III

His reign saw religious restoration and cultural revival.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Theophilos](https://roman-history.com/rulers/theophilos)
- Succeeded by: [Basil I](https://roman-history.com/rulers/basil-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 843 - [Triumph of Orthodoxy](https://roman-history.com/timeline/843-triumph-of-orthodoxy)
- 867 - [Macedonian Dynasty Begins](https://roman-history.com/timeline/867-macedonian-dynasty-begins)