taken by the Saracens, [163];

taken by the Crusaders, [265]

John I. (Zimisces), murders his uncle, [232];

successful wars of, [234-7];

dies, [239]

John II. (Comnenus), reign and conquests of, [268-9]

John III. (Ducas Vatatzes), [300];

conquers Thrace and Macedonia, [301]