Michael II the Amorion, also known as Michael “the Stammerer”, was emperor of the Byzantine Empire between 820 and 829 CE. He founded the short-lived Amorion dynasty, named after his hometown in Phrygia, which would last until 867 CE. Surviving the major rebellion and siege of Constantinople led by Thomas the Slav, the emperor's reign witnessed little else of success as the empire continued to crumble at its edges, with Sicily and Crete being notable losses.
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820 - 829Reign of Byzantine emperor Michael II.
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820 - 823Byzantine emperor Michael II puts down a revolt led by Thomas the Slav.
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25 Dec 820Byzantine emperor Leo V the Armenian is murdered by supporters of his successor Michael II.
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821 - 822Greek Fire is used by Byzantine ships to attack a Slav fleet besieging Constantinople.
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Dec 821 - Dec 823Thomas the Slav unsuccessfully besieges Constantinople.
