Open AccessImages of the Emperors John II and Manuel I in the Accounts of William, Archbishop of Tyre
Author(s) -
Zdzisław Pentek
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
studia ceranea
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.149
H-Index - 1
eISSN - 2449-8378
pISSN - 2084-140X
DOI - 10.18778/2084-140x.11.35
Subject(s) - archbishop , emperor , generosity , successor cardinal , art , history , ancient history , classics , theology , philosophy , mathematics , mathematical analysis
This article deals with the reception of the image of the Emperors John II and Manuel I of the Komnenos dynasty based on the chronicler’s account by William of Tyre (1130–1186). It shows a positive evolution in the portrayal of John II and his successor Manuel I, whom William met twice – in 1168 and when he stayed in Constantinople for seven months in 1179/1180. The image of Manuel I is positive, emphasizing the emperor’s positive qualities, such as generosity, wisdom, and justice.