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John VIII Palaiologos

Byzantine emperor

John VIII Palaiologos was born on December 26, 1392 in Constantinople, Turkey and died on November 9, 1448, aged 55.

Born

December 26, 1392

John VIII Palaiologos died aged 55.

Died: November 9, 1448

Source:

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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Constantinople, Turkey
Professions
monarch
Citizenship
Byzantine Empire

More about John VIII Palaiologos

Zodiac sign
Capricorn

Family

Spouse
Anna of Moscow
Sibling
Demetrios Palaiologos
Mother
Helena Dragaš
Spouse
Sophia of Montferrat
Father
Manuel II Palaiologos
Sibling
Thomas Palaiologos
Spouse
Maria of Trebizond
Spouse
Sophia of Montferrat
Sibling
Andronikos Palaiologos, Lord of Thessalonica
Sibling
Konstantinos XI Palaiologos
Sibling
Theodoros II Palaiologos

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Questions people ask

How old was John VIII Palaiologos when they died?

John VIII Palaiologos died aged 55.

When is John VIII Palaiologos’s birthday?

John VIII Palaiologos’s recorded birthday is December 26.

Where was John VIII Palaiologos born?

John VIII Palaiologos was born in Constantinople, Turkey.

When did John VIII Palaiologos die?

John VIII Palaiologos died on November 9, 1448.