By the time of his death in 1214/1215, Michael had established a strong state, the Despotate of Epirus, with the former theme of Nicopolis at its core.
Zum Zeitpunkt seines Todes 1214/1215 hatte Michael einen starken Staat, das Despotat Epiros, geschaffen, dessen Herz das einstige Thema von Nikopolis war.