mar 16, 1176 - End to Byz hopes of gaining Anatolia
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Influence was reduced. Franks could no longer rely on them for support. Maria of Antioch, Manuel's wife, acted as regent for their 11 year old son, Alexios II. Hostility between Greeks and Latins in Constantinople as Maria married a Latin and Maria's stepdaughter, Maria Komnenus, thought she was right rightful heir. Alexios II supported his stepsister and open warfare followed.
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