Unsure about the definitions of adoption terminology? Looking for a quick reference on a given topic? Take a look at our new adoption topics pages
Michael V Kalaphates
Michael was the son of a caulker and the sister of Emperor Michael IV. About 1035 he was adopted by Zoe, Michael IV's wife, and renamed Caesar. When Michael IV died in 1041 Zoe proclaimed Michael V emperor. Once in power he turned against Zoe and had her banished to a convent, but his popularity with the people collapsed and he was driven from the palace, blinded and himself banished to a monastery in 1042.
advertisement
References
Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, edited by Alexander P. Kazhdan. (New York: Oxford University Press, 1991)Todt, Klaus-Peter. "Theodora III." Available at: http://www.bautz.de/bbkl/t/tbkl174.html
Indexes
Arab, Middle EasternNear East
Turkey
11th Century
Rulers, Nobles, Chiefs, Presidents, Prime Ministers
Exile or Persecution (religious, Political or Social)
Adopted as an Adult
To Provide Heirs, As Protégés, etc.
Uncles and Aunts, Parents' Uncles and Aunts
Wealthy, Famous, Noble or Divine Adoptive or Foster Families
Adoptees/Fosterees from Wealthy, Famous, Noble or Divine Birth Families
Change
Change Location
Specifying your location helps us to provide resources and information specific to your area. To specify your location, use the 'Settings' tab at the bottom right of the page.
advertisement
Sponsored Links
Find an adoption social worker or agency who can help. Start today!
Home-Study.Adoption.com
Parent Profiles
Ben & Brielle (AZ)
Brielle, Ben and Braelyn here! We love our little family so much and are excited to add another! Our sweet little Braelyn Boo loves babies and would make the best big sister. Take... [more]
Adoption Tips
With your partner, discuss timeframes for those all-important conversations with your children--gender biological differences, sex and maturation, and adoption. It will make it that much easier to be prepared when the time arrives.
Adoption Photolisting
Adoption E-Magazine