Alexios III Komnenos

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Alexios III Komnenos was a Byzantine emperor of Trebizond from the 14th century, known for consolidating his realm along the Black Sea coast and patronizing Orthodox monastic institutions.

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Alexios III Komnenos canonical 2
Alexios III of Trebizond 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Byzantine monarch
Emperor of Trebizond
member of the Komnenos dynasty
birthPlace Trebizond
linked to: Trabzon
capital Trebizond
linked to: Trabzon
child Anna of Trebizond
linked to: Irene of Trebizond

Eudokia of Trebizond
Manuel III of Trebizond
conflict diplomatic rivalry with the Byzantine Empire in Constantinople
wars with Turkmen emirates
country Empire of Trebizond
culturalContribution promotion of Orthodox monasticism in the Black Sea region
deathPlace Trebizond
linked to: Trabzon
dynasty Komnenos dynasty
era 14th century
father Basil of Trebizond
foreignRelations Ilkhanate successors
Republic of Genoa
Republic of Venice
house House of Komnenos
linked to: Komnenos dynasty
maintained trade relations with Italian maritime republics
mother Irene of Trebizond
notableFor consolidation of Trebizond along the Black Sea coast
patronage of Orthodox monastic institutions
patronage Sumela Monastery
monasteries in the Pontic region
positionHeld Emperor of Trebizond
predecessor Michael of Trebizond
regionRuled Black Sea coast around Trebizond
linked to: Black Sea coast

Pontus
reignEnd 1390
reignStart 1349
religion Eastern Orthodox Church
spouse Theodora Kantakouzene
strengthened central authority in the Empire of Trebizond
styleOfAddress Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans
successor Manuel III of Trebizond
successorState Empire of Trebizond under Manuel III
linked to: Empire of Trebizond
supported Orthodox monastic communities
construction and restoration of churches
title Basileus and Autokrator of the Romans
usedTitle Megas Komnenos
linked to: Komnenos

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Dionysiou Monastery foundedBy Alexios III Komnenos
Dionysiou Monastery foundingPatron Alexios III Komnenos
Empire of Trebizond notableRuler Alexios III of Trebizond
linked to: Alexios III Komnenos
Grand Komnenoi of Trebizond hasMember Alexios III of Trebizond
linked to: Alexios III Komnenos