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title: Byzantine Hat Worn by John VIII
author: Sailko
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8461/byzantine-hat-worn-by-john-viii/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Byzantine Hat Worn by John VIII
_Authored by Sailko_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8461.jpg)
## Image Caption
This medal depicts John VIII Palaeologus during his visit to Ferrara in 1438 CE, as drawn by Pisanello. Extravagant hats were popular among [Byzantine](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Byzantine/) Royalty.
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### APA
Sailko. (2018, March 27). Byzantine Hat Worn by John VIII. *World History Encyclopedia*.
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