Alexios II, Emperor (Principality of Antioch (Byzantine Empire)) : All Data

Alexios II was the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 1180 to 1183. During his reign, he faced several significant conflicts, including the Norman invasion of Thessalonica in 1181 and the uprising led by his cousin Andronikos Komnenos in 1182. These events occurred within the known timespan of his rule and had a profound impact on the stability of the empire.