Andronicus II (Andronicus Palaeologus) , 1258-1332, Byzantine emperor (1282-1328), son and successor of Michael VIII. He devoted himself chiefly to church affairs, renewing the schism by renouncing (1282) the union established at the Second Council of Lyons. He made a treaty with the rising kin ... |
The Thaler (or Taler or Talir) was a silver coin used throughout Europe for almost four hundred years. Its name lives on in various currencies as the dollar or tolar. Etymologically, “Thaler” is an abbreviation of “Joachimsthaler”, a coin type from the city of Joachimsth ... |
The legacy of Leopold II of Belgium is complex and controversial, encompassing both significant achievements and profound controversies. Here are some key aspects of his legacy:Colonial Expansion: Leopold II’s most controversial legacy is his personal rule over the Congo Free State (later known ... |