Thomas Palaiologos

Despot of the Morea from 1428 to 1460
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Thomas Palaiologos
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Thomas Palaiologos

Summary

Thomas Palaiologos is a human[1]. Born in Constantinople[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1409[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on May 12, 1465[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (980 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Palaiologos's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
  • Thomas Palaiologos passed away in Rome[4].
  • Thomas Palaiologos was born on January 1, 1409[3].
  • Thomas Palaiologos died on May 12, 1465[5].
  • Burial took place at Old St. Peter's Basilica[7].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's father was Manuel II Palaiologos[8].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's mother was Helena Dragaš[9].
  • Thomas Palaiologos was married to Catherine Zaccaria[10].
  • A child of Thomas Palaiologos was Sophia Palaiologina[11].
  • A child of Thomas Palaiologos was Andreas Palaiologos[12].
  • A child of Thomas Palaiologos was Manuel Palaiologos[13].
  • A child of Thomas Palaiologos was Helena Palaiologina of the Morea[14].
  • Thomas Palaiologos held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[15].
  • Thomas Palaiologos held the position of Despot of the Morea[16].
  • Thomas Palaiologos is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's family is recorded as Palaiologos[19].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Palaiologos[20].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's Commons Creator page is recorded as Thomas Palaiologos[23].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'el', 'text': 'Θωμᾶς Παλαιολόγος'}[24].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's sibling is recorded as John VIII Palaiologos[25].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's sibling is recorded as Konstantinos XI Palaiologos[26].
  • Thomas Palaiologos's sibling is recorded as Demetrios Palaiologos[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Palaiologos's place of birth was Constantinople[2]. He was born on January 1, 1409[3]. His father was Manuel II Palaiologos[8]. His mother was Helena Dragaš[9].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Palaiologos held the position of Despot of the Morea[16].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Palaiologos's spouses was Catherine Zaccaria[10]. Children include Sophia Palaiologina[11], a politician[28], 1455–1503[29], of Despotate of the Morea[30]; Andreas Palaiologos[12], a pretender[31], 1453–1502[32]; Manuel Palaiologos[13], 1455–1512[33], of Byzantine Empire[34]; and Helena Palaiologina of the Morea[14], 1431–1473[35], of Byzantine Empire[36].

Death and Burial

Thomas Palaiologos died on May 12, 1465[5]. He died in Rome[4]. He is buried at Old St. Peter's Basilica[7].

Why It Matters

Thomas Palaiologos ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (980 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Palaiologos born?

Thomas Palaiologos's place of birth was Constantinople[2].

Where did Thomas Palaiologos die?

Thomas Palaiologos died in Rome[4].

Who were Thomas Palaiologos's parents?

Thomas Palaiologos's father was Manuel II Palaiologos[8]. Thomas Palaiologos's mother was Helena Dragaš[9].

Who was Thomas Palaiologos married to?

Thomas Palaiologos's spouses include Catherine Zaccaria[10].

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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Thomas
    Place of birth Constantinople
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