Alexios II Komnenos

Alexios II Komnenos was a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 1180 to 1183, during the late 12th century. As the son of Emperor Manuel I, he ascended the throne as a young boy, which made him vulnerable to political intrigues and power struggles among nobility. His reign was marked by internal instability and external threats, ultimately leading to his overthrow. Despite his brief rule, Alexios II's life reflects the complex political dynamics of the Byzantine Empire during a period of decline and turmoil.