# Michael VIII Palaiologos - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/michael-viii-palaiologos
Reign: 1259 – 1282 CE
Dynasty: Palaiologoi
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_VIII_Palaiologos

Recovered Constantinople in 1261 and founded the last dynasty.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Theodore II Laskaris](https://roman-history.com/rulers/theodore-ii-laskaris)
- Succeeded by: [Andronikos II Palaiologos](https://roman-history.com/rulers/andronikos-ii-palaiologos)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1261 - [Constantinople Recovered](https://roman-history.com/timeline/1261-constantinople-recovered)
- 1282 - [Sicilian Vespers](https://roman-history.com/timeline/1282-sicilian-vespers)