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Empire of Nicaea
The Empire of Nicaea was the largest of the Byzantine successor states founded after the Fourth Crusade took Constantinople. Under the Laskarid dynasty it held western Anatolia and recovered much of Thrace and Macedonia. Michael VIII Palaiologos retook Constantinople in 1261 and restored the Byzantine Empire.
Key facts
| Dates | 1204 – 1261 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Anatolia & Caucasus |
| Continent | Asia, Europe |
| Capitals | Nicaea, Nymphaion |
| Founder | Theodore I Laskaris |
| Religion(s) | Eastern Orthodoxy |
Note on dates: A rump Byzantine state; the restored empire continues in the "Byzantine Empire" entry.
Before & after
Preceded by
Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire) Empire of Thessalonica
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.