Andronikos II Palaiologos

Andronikos II Palaiologos was a Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 1282 to 1328. He was the last emperor of the Byzantine Empire's golden age and faced significant challenges, including economic decline and external threats from rising powers like the Ottoman Turks. His reign is marked by attempts to manage the empire's weakening power and influence, alongside a cultural revival in arts and philosophy. However, his decisions led to internal strife, and he ultimately lost authority. His reign highlighted the struggles of the declining Byzantine Empire during a period of significant change in the region.