Andreas Palaiologos, sometimes anglicized to Andrew Palaeologus, was the eldest son of Thomas Palaiologos, Despot of the Morea. Thomas was a brother of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the final Byzantine emperor. After his father's death in 1465, Andreas was recognized as the titular Despot of the Morea and from 1483 onwards, he also claimed the title "Emperor of Constantinople".

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Occupation: pretender
Born: January 17, 1453
Died: June 1502

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Caterina Paleólogaspouse Maria Palaiologinachild Fernando Palaiologoschild Thomas Palaiologosfather Catherine Zaccariamother Sophia Palaiologinasibling Helena Palaiologina of the Moreasibling Manuel Palaiologossibling

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Occupation: pretender
Born: January 17, 1453
Died: June 1502

Family