Alexiuss biography for kids

Alexios Comnenos

Introduction: Alexius I or more commonly Alexius Comnenos was a Byzantine Emperor. He belonged to the Comnenos dynasty of Byzantine rulers. Alexius’ reign lasted from late 11th century to early 12th century.

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He is best known for turning a declining Byzantine Empire into a strong seat of power and successfully defending it against Norman invasions in Balkans and Seljuk Turk threat in Asia Minor.

While he was not the first Comnenian ruler, he is by far the most prominent one.

His territorial, military and economic restoration of Byzantine Empire is known as the ‘Komnenian Restoration’.

Early Life: Alexius was born in an aristocrat family in 1056. His father, John Comnenos was the brother of Byzantine Emperor Issac I.

Alexius had four brothers and three sisters. His mother, Dalassene also belonged to a powerful clan and after his father’s death played an important role in Alexius’ accession.

After the abdication of Issac I, Johna Comnenos refused to ascend