Michael II (Greek: Μιχαὴλ, romanized: Michaēl; 770 – 2 October 829), called the Amorian (Greek: ὁ Ἀμοριεύς, romanized: ho Amorieus) and the Stammerer (ὁ Τραυλός, ho Travlós or ὁ Ψελλός, ho Psellós),1 reigned as Byzantine Emperor from 25 December 820 to his death on 2 October 829, the first ruler of the Amorian dynasty.
Born in Amorium, Michael was a soldier, rising to high rank along with his colleague Leo V the Armenian (r. 813–820). He helped Leo overthrow and take the place of Emperor Michael I Rangabe. However, after they fell out Leo sentenced Michael to death. Michael then masterminded a conspiracy which resulted in Leo's assassination at Christmas in 820. Immediately he faced the long revolt of Thomas the Slav, which almost cost him his throne and was not completely quelled until spring 824. The later years of his reign were marked by two major military disasters that had long-term effects: the beginning of the Muslim conquest of Sicily, and the loss of Crete to the Saracens. Domestically, he supported and strengthened the resumption of official iconoclasm, which had begun again under Leo V.
Early life
Gold solidus of Michael II
Born in Amorium, Michael was a soldier, rising to high rank along with his colleague Leo V the Armenian (r. 813–820). He helped Leo overthrow and take the place of Emperor Michael I Rangabe. However, after they fell out Leo sentenced Michael to death. Michael then masterminded a conspiracy which resulted in Leo's assassination at Christmas in 820. Immediately he faced the long revolt of Thomas the Slav, which almost cost him his throne and was not completely quelled until spring 824. The later years of his reign were marked by two major military disasters that had long-term effects: the beginning of the Muslim conquest of Sicily, and the loss of Crete to the Saracens. Domestically, he supported and strengthened the resumption of official iconoclasm, which had begun again under Leo V.
Early life
Gold solidus of Michael II
Michael II
by Rrat June 21, 2023
Get the Michael IImug. A very hot guy that loves to hold women in his arms. If you are his special someone he will call you "baby girl"
by Michael Jackson's baby girl September 17, 2022
Get the Michael Jacksonmug. by heiuqgfler April 2, 2013
Get the Michael Camillerimug. Michael "Mikey" Rennie is the session and touring drummer and good friend of singer-songwriter and artist YUNGBLUD.
Person 1: Who's the guy that plays drums for YUNGBLUD again?
Person 2: Oh, his name is Michael Rennie. Look him up on Instagram, his @ is michaelrennie92.
Person 1: Oh cool.
Person 2: Oh, his name is Michael Rennie. Look him up on Instagram, his @ is michaelrennie92.
Person 1: Oh cool.
by enderthedepresso December 21, 2020
Get the Michael Renniemug. by Tina junk cock and balls March 13, 2017
Get the kaleb michael rothmug. A person who is a simp in among us. He doesn’t play with his friends because he would rather gets 14 year old girls Snapchat
by Tysen Kalata October 9, 2020
Get the Michael Nelsonmug. Michael is gorgeous and absolutely handsome man. I have met lots of fucking handsome men in the world, but Michael is definitely on the top of this list. His smile, beautilful and stunning eyes are always looking at me... Lets talk about his body.... God damn... hot as fuck.... If I am Michael, I would be mostly proud of my sexy ass. (Guys, I know about what I am talking about) You can just imagine Leonardo DiCaprio and you will know, what I am talking about. Let´s talk about personality. He means a lot in your life. He can make you laugh everytime. On the other hand, he can make your heart and eyes crying a lot. What I aboslutlely hate about him is that he can get mad in a few seconds and it is very difficult to explain him some importnat things. He is a godfather of little boy, and guys, when I see him with the little boy a promise you, that Michael will be the best father of your children. He is my everything. Love you, Michael!
Michael: "Heey, how are you? Is everything okay? I hadn´t know anything about you form last night. I am stressed! Just send me a message that you are okey."
by anonymous November 21, 2021
Get the Michaelmug.