Michael
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- For information on the World War I German military Operation Michael, see Spring Offensive.
The given name Michael or Micha'el (מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל "who is like God" or "likened unto God"; Standard Hebrew Miḫaʾel, Tiberian Hebrew Mîḵāʾēl; Septuagint Greek Μιχαηλ, Mikhaēl) derives from the name of the archangel Michael mentioned in the Bible, who is also considered a saint by Catholics. The name has been particularly popular in Orthodox nations, and was borne by several rulers of the Byzantine and Russian empires. In English it is often shortened to Mike. Sometimes nicknamed Micky or Mickey (mike-e)
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Notable people named Michael
- See also: List of people by name: Mic for more names.
Byzantine Emperors
- Michael I (811-813)
- Michael II (811-813)
- Michael III (820-829)
- Michael IV (1034-1041)
- Michael V (1041-1042)
- Michael VI (1056-1057)
- Michael VII (1067-1078)
- Michael VIII Palaeologus (1259-1282)
Russian Emperors
- Michael I (1613-1645)
- Michael II (1917)
Prince Michael of Kent is a prominent member of the British Royal Family. He was named in honor of the last tsar and speaks fluent Russian.