In 1199, Alexios III fell gravely ill, leading to a dispute about the succession. The Emperor had only daughters, and although two of them had been wed to Byzantine aristocrats—Andronikos Kontostephanos and Isaac Vatatzes—who were thus heirs-apparent, both of them had died shortly before.
In 1199, Alexios III fell ill, leading to a dispute about succession because the Emperor only had daughters. Two of them were married to Byzantine nobles (Andronikos Kontostephanos and Isaac Vatatzes), who were considered potential heirs. Sadly, both died before their time.