Alexios I Komnenos

Alexios I Komnenos was a Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 1081 to 1118. He is known for stabilizing the empire after a period of decline, implementing military reforms, and reinforcing its defenses. His reign saw the First Crusade, during which he sought Western European aid to combat Turkish invasions. Alexios played a crucial role in forging alliances and leveraging the crusaders to strengthen his empire. He is often credited with initiating the Komnenian restoration, which revitalized Byzantine power and culture, setting the stage for a brief resurgence of the empire’s fortunes in the medieval world.