Michael VI was a Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 1056 to 1057. He came to power after the death of Theodora, the last member of the Macedonian dynasty. Michael VI was a former bureaucrat and was known for his administrative skills, but his reign was marked by political instability and military challenges. His rule faced opposition from powerful nobles and military leaders, particularly Isaac I Komnenos, who eventually led a revolt against him. Michael VI was forced to abdicate in 1057, and he retired to a monastery, ending his brief and tumultuous reign in the Byzantine Empire.