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People: Xiahou Yuan
Location: Kaiyuan Liaoning China

…war breaks out in 1257. Michael …

Years: 1257 - 1257

…war breaks out in 1257.

Michael is determined to expand his state at Nicaea's expense.

While he is advancing towards Thessalonica, however, King Manfred of Sicily seizes Dyrrhachium and its environs.

Michael, resolved to take Thessalonica, comes to terms with Manfred and sends him his daughter Helena as wife, ceding the lost towns and the island of Corfu as dowry.