Peter II of Courtenay was a French nobleman who became the Emperor of the Latin Empire in 1216. He was the son of Peter I of Courtenay and Agnès of France, and he inherited the title during a tumultuous period following the Fourth Crusade. His reign was marked by challenges, including conflicts with local powers and the struggle to maintain control over the empire's territories. His rule was short-lived, as Peter II was captured by the Bulgarians in 1221 and later died in captivity. His death left the Latin Empire weakened, and it struggled to recover from the loss of leadership and stability during his reign.