Editing Anastasius II (emperor) (section)

=== Deposition ===
In Rhodes, a revolt occurred among the Opsician troops due to their discontent with the actions of Anastasius following his rise to power. During this mutiny, Admiral John was killed. Subsequently, the mutineers decided to overthrow Anastasius and install a new Emperor, [[Theodosius III]] (also known as Theodosios). Theodosius III, who was a relatively unknown tax-collector, was proclaimed as the new emperor. Following a siege that lasted six months, Constantinople was captured by Theodosius. Meanwhile, Anastasius had fled to [[İznik|Nicaea]] but was eventually compelled to yield to the authority of the new emperor. He retired to a [[monastery]] in [[Thessaloniki|Thessalonica]].<ref name="EB1911" /> [[Theophanes the Confessor]] reports that Anastasius' reign lasted for 1 year and 3 months, suggesting his removal from power in September 715. However, an alternative date of November 715 is also possible.<ref name=":1" />