[The date (from Kleinchroniken) follows that of September 3 for Michael VI's abdication, and is probably equally wrong: the coronation probably occurred as soon as he arrived in the city.] Isaakios and his wife reigned for over two years and two months. His accession was, in a way, legitimised by the three envoys of Michael VI, who appeared with him. His only likely rival for the throne, Konstantinos (X) Doukas, did not even demand the position of kaisar. Konstantinos was not angry that Isaakios forgot most of the promises he had made, but was quite content with a subordinate role. Isaakios at once threw himself into action