However, Curta suggests that Michael may have been King as early as 1053, since he proclaimed himself 'King' sometime after receiving the protostrator title from the Emperor.
Kuid Curta vihjab, et Mihailo võis olla kuningas juba aastal 1053, kuna ta kuulutas end kuningaks millalgi pärast protostratori tiitli saamist keisrilt.