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Andreas Palaiologos

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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/July 29, 2021 by Jimfbleak - talk to me?  15:36, 15 June 2021 (UTC)



Andreas Palaiologos (1453–1502) was the eldest son of Thomas Palaiologos, Despot of the Morea, and the nephew of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the final Byzantine emperor. After the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 and the Ottoman invasion of the Morea in 1460, Andreas's father fled to Corfu with his family. Upon his father's death in 1465, Andreas moved to Rome and was recognized as the titular Despot of the Morea and as the chief claimant to the ancient imperial throne. Although his father had never claimed the title, Andreas proclaimed himself "Emperor of Constantinople" from 1483 onwards, a claim that was supported by some of the Byzantine refugees who lived in Italy. Andreas traveled around Europe in search of a ruler who could aid him in retaking Constantinople, but rallied little support. In 1481 an expedition he started organizing to restore the Byzantine Empire was canceled. He died in poverty in Rome in 1502 and was buried in St. Peter's Basilica.
 * Most recent similar article(s): Last Byzantine-related article was Battle of Halmyros (March 15), not sure what else Andreas fits in under
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 * Promoted: 20 July 2020
 * Reasons for nomination: One of my favourite historical figures and a level 5 vital article. If accepted Andreas Palaiologos would be my fourth FA to appear at TFA. Fairly unique subject as he was the only Byzantine noble to work to reclaim the empire after its fall.
 * Support as nominator. Ichthyovenator (talk) 13:02, 28 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Support. Panini! 🥪 13:04, 28 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Support. Gog the Mild (talk) 14:32, 30 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Support – interesting article; thanks for your work on it. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 05:48, 31 May 2021 (UTC)