When was Andreas Palaiologos born and what happened to his father Thomas shortly after?
Andreas Palaiologos was born on the 17th of January 1453. His father Thomas became Despot of the Morea four months later.
Questions about Andreas Palaiologos
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where did Andreas Palaiologos live during his adult life and who provided him protection?
Andreas Palaiologos lived most of his adult life in Rome under papal protection. He resided in a house on the Campo Marzio granted by Pope Sixtus IV near the Church of Sant'Andrea.
How much money did Andreas Palaiologos receive from the papacy after Cardinal Bessarion died in 1472?
After Cardinal Bessarion died in 1472, Andreas received only 150 ducats each month instead of the original 500. By 1492, the pension dropped to just 50 ducats a month under Pope Alexander VI.
Did Andreas Palaiologos ever successfully sail for Greece to reclaim the Byzantine throne?
No, Andreas Palaiologos never sailed for Greece despite planning an expedition against the Ottomans in 1481. He spent October and November 1481 at Brindisi while Bayezid became well-established as Sultan.
What happened to the claim to Constantinople when King Charles VIII of France died in 1498?
When King Charles VIII of France died in 1498, Andreas Palaiologos once again claimed imperial titles since conditions had never been fulfilled. The transfer was invalid because gaining the Morea remained unachieved.
When did Andreas Palaiologos die and where was he buried?
Andreas Palaiologos died poor in Rome at some point in June 1502. He was buried with honor in St Peter's Basilica next to his father Thomas.