1183 ⟶ Andronicus I Strangles Alexius II

On September 24, Andronicus I Comnenus has his nephew Alexiu...
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👑 King Menestheus of Athens Dies, Demophon Succeeds

Menestheus, legendary King of Athens, dies during the Trojan War after a reign of 23 years and is succeeded by his nephew Demophon, a son of Theseus. Other accounts place his death a decade later and shortly after the Trojan War (see 1180s BC).⟶
King Menestheus of Athens Dies, Demophon Succeeds (-1191)
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👑 Death of Exiled Queen Helen of Sparta

death of exiled Queen Helen of Sparta at Rhodes (estimated date).⟶
Death of Exiled Queen Helen of Sparta (-1154)
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🛡️ Delian League Established

The Delian League is inaugurated.⟶
Delian League Established (-477)
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👑 Manuel I Komnenos Ascends Byzantine Throne

Manuel I Komnenos is crowned as Byzantine emperor after the death of John II Komnenos.⟶
Manuel I Komnenos Ascends Byzantine Throne (1143)
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🤝 Kilij Arslan II of Rum Recognizes Byzantine Primacy

Kilij Arslan II, Sultan of Rum, makes peace with the Byzantine Empire, recognizing the emperor's primacy.⟶
Kilij Arslan II of Rum Recognizes Byzantine Primacy (1161)
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🔪 Andronicus I Strangles Alexius II

On September 24, Andronicus I Comnenus has his nephew Alexius II Comnenus strangled.⟶
Andronicus I Strangles Alexius II (1183)
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