Nikephoros III Botaneiates non-dynastical Born: c. 1002 Died: 10 December 1081 Regnal titles Preceded by Michael VII Byzantine Emperor 7 January 1078 – 1 April 1081 Succeeded by Alexios I Military offices Preceded by Nikephoritzes Doux of Antioch 1067–1068 Succeeded by Peter Libellisios