Amorion Dynasty
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Amorion — Strategic city in Phrygia (q.v.). Because of its location on the main road from the Cilician Gates to the Asiatic suburbs of Constantinople (q.v.), it was the object of many Arab attacks in the seventh and eighth centuries. It was also the… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Michael II the Amorion — Emperor (q.v.) from 820 829 who founded the Amorion (q.v.) dynasty (820 867). His reign began with the stain of Michael s assassination of Leo V (q.v.) in front of the high altar of Hagia Sophia (q.v.). Almost immediately the revolt (820 823)… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
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