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Michael IV the Paphlagonian

Michael IV the Paphlagonian

Emperor
Michael IV the Paphlagonian was Byzantine Emperor from 11 April 1034 to his death on 10 December 1041. The son of a peasant, Michael worked as a money changer until he was found a job at court by his brother John the Orphanotrophos. Wikipedia
Born: 1010, Paphlagonia
Died: December 10, 1041 (age 31 years), Constantinople
Spouse: Zoe Porphyrogenita (m. 1034–1041)
Reign: 11 April 1034 – 10 December 1041