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John III Vatatzes

Type Figure Region Empire of Nicaea Time c. 1192–1254 Also known as John III Doukas Vatatzes、John III Vatatzes

John III Doukas Vatatzes was emperor of the Empire of Nicaea (1222–1254), son-in-law and successor of Theodore I Laskaris.…

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  1. 1222–1225Nicaea · Empire of NicaeaHe acceded in 1222 after Theodore I Laskaris, consolidating Laskaris–Vatatzes dynastic rule and setting about reorganizing the army and finances.
  2. 1226–1230Nicaea · Empire of NicaeaIn the early years of his reign he expanded influence through foreign wars and diplomatic marriages, gradually establishing Nicaea's military superiority over the Latin Empire and Balkan rivals.

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