Battle of Mantzikert (general factoids)

Summary:
 
Dates:
1071 August 26 
Alp Arslan, Seljuk Sultan (Alp Arslan 51)
  • Marched against the emperor (Romanos 4) who advanced against him, was informed of the (Roman) army's dispersing when the emperor retreated, and was brought the captured emperor on whose neck he stepped according to custom (:) τῆς γῆς τοῦτον ἀνίστησι Glykas 610.4-21
Nikephoros Bryennios usurper [1077] (Nikephoros 62)
  • Led the left wing of the army and although wounded at several parts of his body, he managed to keep most of his troops intact during the battle following the decision to face the Turks, thanks to his skills in military tactics (:) ἐτρώθη δὲ καὶ αὐτὸς ὁ Βρυέννιος πολλαχοῦ τοῦ σώματος Bryennios 115.3-8
Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes (Romanos 4)
  • A violent battle broke out between Byzantines and Turks, with generals filled with wrath and bloodshed; the emperor was rushing at the enemy, smiting them, chasing them away and wounding them (:) Manasses, Chronicle 6451-6459