# Michael VII Doukas - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/michael-vii-doukas
Reign: 1071 – 1078 CE
Dynasty: doukas
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_VII_Doukas

His reign saw currency decline and territorial crisis.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Romanos IV Diogenes](https://roman-history.com/rulers/romanos-iv-diogenes)
- Succeeded by: [Alexios I Komnenos](https://roman-history.com/rulers/alexios-i-komnenos)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1071 - [Battle of Manzikert](https://roman-history.com/timeline/1071-battle-of-manzikert)