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Theodore II Laskaris

1221–1258 · 13th century

Theodore II Laskaris was emperor of Nicaea from 1254 to 1258, the son of John III Doukas Vatatzes and grandson of Theodore I. A pupil of Nikephoros Blemmydes, he was a scholar and writer of theological and philosophical works. As emperor he defended Nicaean lands in the Balkans against Bulgaria and relied on officials of modest birth rather than the aristocracy. He suffered from epilepsy and died young.

Theodore II Laskaris
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Empire of Nicaea

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