John IX of Constantinople (Blooming Roses)

John IX of Constantinople (5 November 1548 - 15 December 1618) was Emperor of Constantinople from its liberation in 1592 until his death in 1618. He claimed descent from both the famous Doukas family as well as the last ruling dynasty of Constantinople, the Palaiologos. His claims of descent from the previous dynasty from an unnamed daughter could not be verified, but as the leader of the Greek forces, he was able to consolidate power and install himself as emperor.