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Angelos dynasty

1185–1204 · 12th century · Also known as Angeloi

The Angelos family ruled the Byzantine Empire from 1185 to 1204 through the emperors Isaac II, Alexios III and Alexios IV. Their reign saw the loss of Bulgaria and Cyprus and ended with the Fourth Crusade's capture of Constantinople in 1204. Relatives of the dynasty, calling themselves Komnenos Doukas, founded the Despotate of Epirus and briefly the Empire of Thessalonica.

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