The last notable member of this family, Andrew, sold his title to Charles the Affable, though both he and his predecessor Thomas, held that title in name only and merely ruled over the province of Morea.
The last notable member of this family, Andrew, sold his title to Charles the Affable, though both he and his predecessor Thomas, held that title in name only and merely ruled over the province of Morea. Before the ouster of this family, the biggest threat to its reign came when a civil war started by the Hesychasts allowed John Cantacuzenus to seize power. Its founder came to power by murdering George Mouzalon to become regent, then overthrowing John IV to topple the Laskaris Dynasty. Four more rulers named John came from this dynasty, which also featured three rulers named Andronicus and was the longest ruling dynasty of its empire. FTP, identify this house founded by Michael VIII, which was also the last ruling family of the Byzantine Empire.
The last notable member of this family, Andrew, sold his title to Charles the Affable, though both he and his predecessor Thomas, held that title in name only and merely ruled over the province of Morea.
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