Mihail ( cu, Михаилъ bg, Михаил) or Michael was the eldest son of Emperor Simeon I

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. The date of his birth is unknown, but it is before 900. Mihail was born to Simeon's first wife. Mihail's father Simeon preferred to designate his younger son

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as heir to the throne, possibly because Peter was born to his second (and last) consort, and Mihail was to take monastic vows and become a monk. However, he felt neglected and wanted to assume the throne by force. When Peter was crowned Emperor in 927, the prince managed to escape from the monastery and captured a fortress in the region of Macedonia where he openly declared his aims. Initially, Mihail had some success, as many

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joined the rebellion in his support, but his unexpected death spoiled the plans of his supporters and forced them to flee from Bulgaria.

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