| From 1259 to 1282, the regent of John IV, who later abolished the emperor and became independent | |
| 1282-1328, son of Mihail VIII | |
3. Mihale IX | 1294-1320, son of Andronicus II, co ruled with his father | |
| 1328-1341, son of Mihail IX and grandson of Andronicus II | |
| 1341-1376, son of Andronicus III | |
| From 1347 to 1354, John V's father-in-law co ruled with him | |
| 1376-1379, the son of John V, overthrew his father | |
| 1379-1390, the first restoration | |
| In 1390, the son of Andronicus IV overthrew John V | |
| 1390-1391, the second restoration | |
| 1391-1425, son of John V, brother of Andronicus IV | |
| 1425-1448, son of Manuel II | |
| 1449 - May 29, 1453, son of Manuel II and brother of John VIII | |