The 78-year-old general who deposed Michael VII and seized the throne, but rapidly sank into debauchery and senility, unable to deal with the problems he had inherited. He inflamed Robert Giscard by forcing Maria's daughter-in-law into a convent, and spent his reign uselessly sending Alexios to stamp out revolts while the empire decayed further. When Alexios marched on Constantinople, he abdicated and retired to a monastery.
Also known as: Nysophoros · Nikephoros Botaneiates
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Episode 14 (3 mentions)
The 78-year-old general who deposed Michael VII and seized the throne, but rapidly sank into debauchery and senility, unable to deal with the problems he had inherited. He inflamed Robert Giscard by forcing Maria's daughter-in-law into a convent, and spent his reign uselessly sending Alexios to stamp out revolts while the empire decayed further. When Alexios marched on Constantinople, he abdicated and retired to a monastery.
“the rioting citizens of Constantinople, abdicated in favor of a 78-year-old general named Nysophoros.”
“This was bad enough, especially since her former husband was very much alive, but Nysophoros”
“By this time, Nysophoros was spending most of his time inside the palace.”
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