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Andronicus I

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Andronicus I., Comnenus, the last of his family that reigned at Constantinople. Being appointed guardian of Alexis II. he killed his ward and usurped the throne, 1183 A.D. His subjects were soon disgusted with his crimes and excesses, and in 1185 put him to death.

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