John Angelos was a part of the Komnenos family and was a senior official of the Empire of Nicaea. Of low birth, he was one of the favourites of Emperor Theodore II Laskaris, who promoted him to the rank of prōtostratōr in 1255, from the rank of megas primikērios. He died soon after Theodore's death, possibly committing suicide when the nobles under Michael Palaiologos took power.

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Position held: Protostrator
Citizenship: Empire of Nicaea
Died: 1258

Protostratorposition held Empire of Nicaeacountry of citizenship

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Position held: Protostrator
Citizenship: Empire of Nicaea
Died: 1258

Protostratorposition held Empire of Nicaeacountry of citizenship