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Byzantine emperor from 1347 to 1354 (1292–1383)
Also known as: Johannes VI., Joannes Cantacuzenus, Joasaph Christodolos, Johannes Cantacuzenus, Johannes Kantakuzenos, Johannes VI. Kantakuzenos
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