Episode 252 - The Sack of Thessalonica
The History of Byzantium
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Andronicus Kommenas
Andronicus Kommenas had ruled the Empire for three years. He was overthrown by Isaac Angulos in a spontaneous uprising. The crowds realised that they had a chance to rid themselves of the now hated Andronicus. While imprisoned there he lost an eye and his right hand.
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