Alexius I
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Marching to Rome, he undertook the siege of the city, but was soon compelled to retire to Tuscany, where he granted privileges to various cities, and obtained monetary assistance from a new ally, the eastern emperor, Alexius I. A second and equally unsuccessful attack on Rome was followed by a war of devastation in northern Italy with the adherents of Matilda; and towards the end of 1082 the king made a third attack on Rome.
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If the blow had fallen when a hero like Leo III., or even a statesman like Alexius I. was on the throne, there is no reason to doubt that it would have been parried.
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The reign of Alexius I.,--Comnenus,--occupies a considerable place not only in Byzantine, but, also, in general history.
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The mother-in-law of Alexius I. was, however, not alone in her interest in the Chora.
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See Gate of CharisiusEgri Kapou, district of, 209Emperor-- Alexius I. Comnenus, 43, 146, 147, 211, 212, 220, 294, 295, 297, 335Alexius II.
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