Michael III

Byzantine emperor from 842 to 867
Person human Q41622
Michael III
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Summary

Michael III was born on January 9, 840[1], in Constantinople[2]. He died on September 25, 867[3], in Constantinople[4]. He worked as an emperor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,178 views/month, #6,897 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Church of the Holy Apostles[7]
  • Father: Theophilos[8]
  • Mother: Theodora[9]
  • Spouse: Eudokia Dekapolitissa[10]
  • Child: Stephen I of Constantinople[11], Leo VI the Wise[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[13]
  • Position held: Byzantine emperor[14]
  • Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family: Amorian dynasty[17]
  • Commons category: Michael III[18]
  • Given name: Michael[19]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Michael III[20]
  • Commons gallery: Μιχαήλ Γ΄ ο Μέθυσος[21]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7[25]
  • Name in native language: Μιχαήλ Γ΄ ο Μέθυσος[26]
  • Sibling: Maria[27], Anastasia[28], Constantine[29], Thekla[30], Pulcheria[31], Anna[32]

Why It Matters

Michael III has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Michael III born?

Michael III was born in Constantinople[2].

Where did Michael III die?

Michael III died in Constantinople[4].

Who were Michael III's parents?

Michael III's father was Theophilos[8]. Michael III's mother was Theodora[9].

Who was Michael III married to?

Michael III's spouses include Eudokia Dekapolitissa[10].

What did Michael III do for work?

Michael III worked as an emperor[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Dumbarton Oaks Papers. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . pantheon.world. Retrieved . pantheon.world. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 10d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 10d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['af', 'als', 'an', 'ar', 'arz', 'az', 'azb', 'be', 'bg', 'ca', 'cs', 'de', 'diq
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  4. 11w ago · Estevoaei · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Michael
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    Father → Theophilos
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Enciclopedia galega universal id: 152909, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/192266640|Miguel III de Bizancio o Bébedo (#192266640)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/"
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