Emperor Alexios I Komnenos M XI / E XII
Ἀλέξιος, Alexius (BBÖ I.27, DO I.1.15-16, I.12.1, Varzos 15-I.87, Seyrig 53 & 125) (Alexios 1)
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Authorship
(2)
A law ... concrning the election of and qualities expected from different levels of clergy in different areas
Νεαρὰ νομοθεσία ... τὰ περὶ τῶν ψήφων καὶ ὁποίους δεῖ εἶναι τοὺς πανταχοῦ ἀρχιερεῖς, πρὸς δὲ καὶ τοὺς ἱερεῖς ἐν ταῖς ἐπαρχίαις καὶ ταῖς μητροπόλεσι καὶ ταῖς ἐπισκοπαῖς. Edict on Clergy Reform title
He issued a semeioma detailing the history of the case of
Leon 114
under the patriarchs
Eustratios 11
and
Nikolaos 130
, recording Leo's recent trial and condemnation
Semeioma on Leon of Chalcedon 113-128
Death
(7)
At the moment of his death he handed over the reins of power to his son
Ioannes 2
Komnenos
πρὸς αὐτῇ τῆς ζωῆς ἐκδημίᾳ παραπέμπει τὰ σκῆπτρα πρὸς τὸν οἰκεῖον υἱὸν Ἰωάννην. Bryennios 69.8-9
Died in the palace of Mangana leaving his son
Ioannes 2
to succeed him
θνήσκει οὖν ἐκεῖσε. Glykas 625.2-3
Died on the feastday of the Dormition of the Virgin
Date: on August 15 of the 11th indiction in the year 662 ???? ??? ??� ??? ????????? ?????...??????????? ??� Kleinchroniken 57.1, 145.78, 162.23, 168.26
Died, to be succeeded by his son
Ioannes 2
rebus humanis exemptus est. William of Tyre bk. 12, 5.1-3
He died in the evening after
Ioannes 2
took over the Great Palace, having reigned for 37 years and four and a half months; his funeral to his own foundation of Christos Philanthropos set out next day at dawn, without Ioannes
Date: August 15 ??? ... ??????? ??? ??????? ? ????????? ???: τοῦ ζῆν ἀπενήνεκται. Niketas Choniates, Historia 8.80-83
He died on August 15, 1118
Christos Philanthropos, note 33
He is recorded among the deceased in the obituary of the Typikon of the Pantokrator monastery (October, 1136)
Pantokrator Typikon 209-210
Description
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One of the nobles, young of age but energetic and most sensible
τινὰ τῶν εὐπατριδῶν, τὴν μὲν ἡλικίαν νέον, δραστήριον δὲ καὶ ἄλλως ἐχέφρονα. Skylitzes Continuatus 161.17-18
A most wise and capable man, he prepared his speeches himself
νῦν ὅσῳ καὶ σοφώτερος ὁ αὐτοκράτωρ καὶ ἐμμελέστερος ὥστε τά τε ἄλλα καὶ τοὺς λόγους αὐτουργεῖν. Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 571.8-9
Even his enemies were witnesses to his generosity
τῆς χρηστότητος καὶ οἱ πολέμιοι μάρτυρες. Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 573.42
Was aggrieved that he enjoyed the rule practically in name alone, but he respected his mother (
Anna 61
) and did not want to remove her power against her will
ἤχθετο μὲν οὖν ὁ βασιλεὺς ὡς ἐν μόνῳ σχεδὸν τῆς βασιλείας ἀπολαύων ὀνόματι, ᾐδεῖτο δὲ τὴν μητέρα καὶ ἀκούσης ἐκείνης ἀφελέσθαι τὴν ἐξουσίαν οὐκ ἤθελεν. Zonaras 18.24.9
Such was his subsequent disposition towards the empress (
Eirene 61
), and then she had great power, and continued thus as long as he remained physically strong
τοιαύτη μὲν οὖν τῇ βασιλίσσῃ ἐς ὕστερον ἡ διάθεσις, καὶ μεγάλα τότε ἠδύνατο καὶ εἶχεν οὕτω μέχρις ἂν ἔρρωτο τὸ σῶμα τῷ βασιλεῖ. Zonaras 18.24.16
When he had pains in his feet and his walking had been impeded, and over his limbs streams of malignant matter had agglomerated, and he was consequently bedridden, the empress (
Eirene 61
) began to rule and he was largely shaped to her will
τοὺς πόδας ἤλγει καὶ τὰς βάσεις ἐβέβλαπτο καὶ περὶ τὰ ἄρθρα τούτῳ μοχθηρᾶς ὕλης συνερρυήκεσαν ῥεύματα καὶ ἦν ἐντεῦθεν κλινοπετής, κατῆρχεν ἡ βασιλίς καὶ τῷ ταύτης ἦν ὡς ἐπίπαν τιθέμενος ὁ αὐτοκράτωρ θελήματι. Zonaras 18.24.17
Most pious and of blessed memory (had died by the time
Nikolaos 194
composed the Life of
Kyrillos 106
)
εὐσεβέστατος καὶ παμμακάριστος. Kyrillos Phileotes 154, 211
He was a dissembler, regarding it wise to be secretive, always hiding his real opinions, revealing very little of what he wanted to do
κρυψίνους ... σοφὸν ἡγούμενος ἀεὶ τὸ περίεργον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 6.25-28
He had had no confidence in any doctor but
Michael 135
ἐν οὐδενὶ γὰρ τῶν πάντων .... Italikos 113.23-114.2
He and
Nikephoros 62
were compared at the beginning of the battle at the river Halmyros: they were equally handsome, brave and experienced, but while Bryennios could trust in his seasoned soldiery, Alexios had to rely on his own military skill
Anna Komnene 20.63-74
Reigned for 37 years
ἔτη λζ´. Glykas 459, 618.13-14
Did not lack affection for his wife (
Eirene 61
) but he was not very close to her either, and being devoted to sexual pleasure he was unfaithful to her, but time softened the arrows of Eros and he became attached to her
οὺτε ἀποστόργως εἶχε πρὶν οὔτε παντοίως ταύτῃ προσέκειτο. ἀφροδισίων γὰρ ἡττώμενος οὐ πάνυ τὰ εἰς εὐνὴν ἐτύγχανε δίκαιος. Glykas 622.9-14
While still a youth he proved his valour, carrying a shield and handling perfectly a lance, so that he was in everybody's mouth
καὶ σάκος φέρων καὶ δόρυ κραδαίνων ὡς ἄριστα καὶ διὰ γλώττης ἦν ἁπάντων εὐθύς. Bryennios 87.19-20
Maria 105
was his eldest sister ... honoured by him and
Isaakios 61
τῇ πρώτῃ ... τῶν ἀδελφῶν, ... πρὸς αὐτῶν τιμωμένῃ. Zonaras 18.21.10
A monk-loving man
φιλομόναχος ὢν ὁ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος. Kyrillos Phileotes 211
During the reign of
Romanos 4
he was not yet a youth and had done nothing of note
τὰ γὰρ πρὸ τοῦδε οὐδὲ μειράκιον ἦν καὶ οὐδὲν ὅτι ἄξιον συγγραφῆς αὐτῷ πέπρακτο. Anna Komnene 8.68-69
At 14 he stood out as something special because of his love of danger: his sword would be drunk with blood
θαυμαστός τε γὰρ ἐφαίνετο ἐν τοῖς κατ᾿ αὐτὸν καὶ φιλοκινδυνότατος ... τὸ ξίφος αὐτοῦ μεθύσει ἀφ᾽ αἵματος. Anna Komnene 11.4-5
Was quick to find out what needed to be done and even quicker in carrying it out
ἦν γὰρ καὶ ὀξὺς φωράσαι τὸ ξυμφέρον καὶ όξύτερος καταπράξασθαι. Anna Komnene 12.53-54
The equal of
Nikephoros 62
in experience of bravery
οὐδὲν γὰρ ἕτερος τοῦ ἑτέρου πρὸς ἀνδρείαν ἀπελιμπάνετο οὐδὲ τὰ τῆς ἐμπειρίας ἕτερος ἑτέρου παρ ᾿ ἔλαττον εἶχεν. Anna Komnene 20.65-66
An excellent tactician
στρατηγικώτατος. Anna Komnene 29.44
Was able to to deduce from a few of men's words the depths of their secret meaning
ὀξεῖς τὲ ὄντες καὶ ἀγχίνοι καὶ δεινοὶ θηρᾶσαι ἀνθρώπων ἐξ ὀλίγων ῥημάτων βαθέως ἐγκειμένην γνώμην καὶ τέως ἀπόρρητον. Anna Komnene 58.15-59.16
Skillful in concealing his real intentions
συσκιάσαι ἀπόρρητον ἔννοιαν καὶ βυσσοδομευομένην ἐπιβουλὴν τοῖς φαινομένοις προσχήμασιν. Anna Komnene 59.32-33
Was admired by the soldiers because of his bravery, intelligence and generosity
καὶ διότι ἀνδρείᾳ καὶ συνέσει τῶν ἄλλων διέφερε· φιλοδωρότατόν τε ὄντα καὶ τὴν χεῖρα. Anna Komnene 64.79-82
Was endowed with all the virtues
πάσαις τοίνυν ἀρεταῖς κεκοσμημένον. Anna Komnene 64.90-65.91
Respected
Isaakios 61
as a father in everything
ὡς πατέρα σεβόμενος κοινωνὸν εἶχεν ἐν πᾶσιν. Anna Komnene 90.92-93
Was engaged night and day in the study of divine scripture together with his wife (
Eirene 61
)
περὶ τὴν τῶν θείων λόγων ἐξερεύνησιν διὰ πάσης νυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας διαπονουμένων. Anna Komnene 165.54-56
He was a most religious man in character and speech, a high priest of all kinds of piety: he was strongly evangelical, wishing to convert Pecheneg nomads as well as all Islamic areas
ἱερατικώτατος καὶ τὴν ἀρετὴν καὶ τὸν λόγον ... εὐσεβείας ἁπάσης ἀρχιερεύς ... διδασκαλικώτατος .... Anna Komnene 199.12-17
A man distinguished by his wisdom and power
ἄνδρα συνέσει καὶ δυνάμει τότε διαφέροντα. Glykas 616.19-20
Distinguished by both his noble birth and wealth
τοὺς τότε πρωτεύοντας ἐπί τε γένει καὶ πλούτῳ. Glykas 618.7-8
Rebel (with
Isaakios 61
)
τοὺς ἀποστατήσαντες. Zonaras 18.21.3
He had a reprehensible belief in the influence of astrology in all its forms over human life, thinking that its results were ... "unchangeable and irreversible decrees of necessity"
Δοξάζων ... οὐκ ἐπαινετῶς ὡς πρὸς τὰς τύχας συναίρονται καὶ τὰ κατὰ τὸν ἀνθρώπινον βίον συναντήματα οἱ τῶν ἀστέρων ἀναποδισμοὶ καὶ προποδισμοί ... “τὰ δεδογμένα τῇ ἀνάγκῃ ἀναλλοίωτά τε καὶ ἀνεπίκλωστα”. Niketas Choniates, Historia 95.29-96.35
Most powerful emperor
ὁ κράτιστος βασιλεὺς. Patmos: Typikon 64, 65
He always grieved just as much over losses as he rejoiced over victories
δύο δόντες ἕνα ἔλάβομεν" ... τὸ τῆς νίκης εἰς οὐδὲν ἐλογίζετο πρᾶγμα. Anna Komnene 448.41-46
He was not tall, but powerful and impressive, inspiring both awe and confidence (a full physical encomium)
Anna Komnene 93.91-94.14
One of the nobles
ἕνα τῶν εὐπατριδῶν. Skylitzes Continuatus 180.9
A mature man in wisdom and judgement, he was firm and invincible in battle
φρονήσει καὶ διανοίας σταθηρότητι γεραρὸν καὶ πρὸς μάχας καὶ κινδύνους πολεμικοὺς ἑδραῖόν τε καὶ ἀπερικτύπητον. Skylitzes Continuatus 180.12-13
Mightly emperor and worldly God, crowned by God
τοῦ θεοστεφοῦς καὶ κραταιοῦ βασιλέως καὶ θεοῦ ἐγκοσμίου. Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 167.5
One of the emperor (
Michael 7
)'s officials, he was a military man, young of age, but inferior to nobody in wisdom and courage
τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχαῖς ἀξιωμάτων ἕνα. Attaleiates: History 199.11-13 / 147.1-2
The only result his proposed plan for
Konstantios 61
to succeed
Nikephoros 3
(III Botaneiates) after the latter's death had was to render
Nikephoros 3
and his entourage, especially his slaves
Boril 61
and
Germanos 101
, suspicious of him
ὕποπτος λογισθῆναι τῷ Βοτανειάτῃ καὶ τοῖς περὶ αὐτὸν καὶ ἄλλοις μέν. Bryennios 59.13-16
The great hope and later greatest saviour of the Romans, not having grown yet a full beard he showed his military virtues, more than Scipio who accompanied Aemilius against Perseus, he collaborated with
Isaakios 61
and was skilful in military matters
ὁ τότε μὲν μεγάλη ῾Ρωμαίων ἐλπὶς καὶ ὢν καὶ φαινόμενος, ὕστερον δὲ μέγιστον ῾Ρωμαίοις γενόμενος ὄφελος. Bryennios 147.8-15
Described by his men, when they arrived at Constantinople, as their saviour and a golden youth, wherever he went people ran up to him marvelling at his virtues
πάντων σωτὴρ γένοιτο ὁ χρυσοῦς νεανίας Ἀλέξιος, καὶ ἐπειδὰν περιῄει, συνέθεον ἅπαντες σκιρτῶντες ὥσπερ ἐπὶ τοῖς τούτου πλεονεκτήμασι. Bryennios 165.33-167.2
His conversation was more pleasant than anybody else's
ἦν γὰρ εἴπερ τις ἄλλος ἐν λόγοις ἡδύς. Bryennios 187.20-21
Wiser than any other young man
ξυνετώτατος ὢν εἴπερ τις ἄλλος τῶν νέων. Bryennios 221.17-18
Our most excellent and holy emperor, lord Alexios Komnenos
τοῦ κρατίστου καὶ ἁγίου βασιλέως ἡμῶν κυροῦ ᾽Αλεξίου τοῦ Κομνηνοῦ. Eleousa: Typikon 90.32-3
Had two brothers younger in age (
Adrianos 102
and
Nikephoros 116
)
ἤστην δὲ τῷ βασιλεῖ καὶ ἑτέρω διττὼ ἀδελφὼ νεωτέρω τὴν ἡλικίαν. Zonaras 18.21.8
Konstantinos 62
still wore the imperial insignia and was acclaimed after him and signed chrysobulls after him
ἔτι γὰρ ὁ παῖς αὐτῇ περιέκειτο τὰ τῆς βασιλείας γνωρίσματα καὶ εὐφημεῖτο μετὰ τὸν αὐτοκράτορα καὶ τὰς χρυσοβούλλους γραφὰς μετ᾿ ἐκεῖνον ὑπεσημαίνετο. Zonaras 18.21.18
Towards the partner of his life (
Eirene 61
) he was neither averse initially nor especially devoted, but when mastered by lust he was not wholly just towards his marriage bed, so that the Augusta (
Eirene 61
) had been smitten by darts of jealousy
πρὸς δὲ τὴν κοινωνὸν τοῦ βίου ὁ βασιλεὺς οὗτος οὔτ᾿ ἀποστρόφως εἶχε τὸ πρότερον οὔτε λίαν ἐκείνῃ προσέκειτο. ἀφροδισίων δ᾿ ἡττώμενος οὐ πάνυ τὰ ἐς εὐνὴν ἐτύγχανε δίκαιος. Zonaras 18.24.14
The majority of
Anonymi 6076
had sworn that they would accept none other than
Ioannes 2
as autokrator after him
τῶν ὅρκων ..., οὓς οἱ πλείονες αὐτῶν ἦσαν ὀμωμοκότες, ὡς οὐχ ἕτερον ἂν παρὰ τούτον μετὰ τὸν πατέρα δεξαιντο αὐτοκράτορα. Zonaras 18.24.20
Pious and God-governed autokrator, pre-eminent among emperors, lord Alexios, ... his divine majesty
τὸν εὐσεβῆ καὶ θεοκυβέρνητον ἡμῶν αὐτοκράτορα, τὸν μέγαν ἐν βασιλεῦσιν κῦριν ᾿Αλέξιον, ... τῷ θειοτάτῳ κράτει αὐτοῦ. Patmos: Typikon 64
His imperial heart was utterly in the hands of God on account of its abundance of piety
ἡ βασιλικὴ καρδία ... ἐν χερσὶ πάντως οὖσα θεοῦ διὰ περισουσίαν εὐσεβείας. Patmos: Typikon 66
Our sacred and powerful emperor
τὸν ἅγιον καὶ κραταιὸν ἡμῶν βασιλέα. Patmos: Codicil 87
His God-promoted and sacred majesty's compassionate and serene might
τὸ εὔσπλαγχνον καὶ γαλήνιον κράτος ... θεοπροβλήτου καὶ ἀγίας βασιλείας αὐτοῦ. Patmos: Codicil 88
An alluring man who could charm hearts of stone
ἐπαγωγοὶ γὰρ οἱ ἄνδρες καὶ λιθίνην καταμαλάξαι ψυχὴν δυνάμενοι καὶ παντοίοις ἐπιχειρήμασι. Anna Komnene 56.35-36
Brave and young
ὁ γενναῖος ἐκεῖνος μείραξ. Anna Komnene 110.90-91
Although troubled by cares on all sides, he was nevertheless brave, intrepid and experienced in battle
ὁ δὲ γενναῖος ὢν καὶ ἄτρεστος καὶ περὶ τὰ πολεμικὰ ἔργα ἐμπειρίαν πολλὴν κεκτημένος. Anna Komnene 110.9-10
His achievements (as emperor and before) were so great that after his death his daughter
Anna 62
felt compelled to save them from oblivion
Anna Komnene 5.1-11
He was called "Lisper", because despite his great eloquence he had a problem in pronouncing the rho
τραυλός. Anna Komnene 30.76
His view was not superficial, neither blind to the truth nor under the sway of reprehensible prejudices, but weighing up reality on the well-balanced scales of his conscience
μὴ ἐπιπολαίως ὁρῶν μήτε πρὸς τἠν ἀλήθειαν μύων μὴδὲ πάθεσιν ἁλισκόμενος ἐπιψόγοις, ἀλλὰ ταλαντεύων τὸ ὂν ἐν ἰσορρόπῳ στάθμῃ τῆς συνειδήσεως. Anna Komnene 271.11-13
In a Pauline way, nothing could keep him from loving and serving his Christian people, not pain or joy, not ...
οὐδὲν γὰρ ἐχώριζεν αὐτὸν τῆς τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀγάπης, οὐκ ἀλγηδόνες, οὐχ ἡδοναί, οὐ .... Anna Komnene 365.10-17
In the estimation of
Anna 62
. he had to face more problems at home and abroad than any of his predecessors, whether from the empire's loss of divine favour or the indecision of predecessors; all enemies, from all directions, had increased in power and envied the Byzantines their naturally dominant position
Anna Komnene 449.77-450.8
Good in everything
ὁ καλὸς τὰ πάντα Ἀλέξιος. Bryennios 201.15
A brave youth
ὁ δὲ γενναῖος νεανίας. Bryennios 191.12-13
Was preferred above his younger brother of
Isaakios 61
τοῦ μείζονος προτιμηθεὶς ἀδελφοῦ. Zonaras 18.20.4
Perhaps ignorant of canon law due to being occupied with public affairs and warfare
τὰ τῶν κανόνων ἴσως ἀγνοοῦντα διὰ τὸ τοῖς δημοσίοις καὶ ὅπλοις ἐνασχολεῖσθαι. Documents d'ecclesiologie 198.33-34
Most mighty and holy emperor who shone through his piety and grace
τοῦ κρατίστου καὶ ἁγίου ἡμῶν βασιλέως κῦρ Ἀλεξίου τοῦ Κομνηνοῦ τοῦ καὶ ἐπ᾿ εὐσεβείᾳ Θεοῦ χάριτι διαλάμψαντος. Synod of 1094 216
Renowned, he was fond of war and loved his mother more than anybody else did
τὸν κλεινόν ... καὶ γὰρ ἦν εἴπερ τις ἄλλος φιλοπόλεμός τε καὶ φιλομήτωρ. Bryennios 105.5-8
Combined good sense with bravery
Νουνεχείᾳ γὰρ τὴν ἀνδρίαν συνάψας. Bryennios 71.23
When advancing time dulled the fiery darts of love in him, then he directed his love towards the Augusta (
Eirene 61
) and was wholehearted in affection for her, and wanted to be virtually inseparable from her
ἐπεὶ δ᾿ ὁ χρόνος προήκων τῷ αὐτοκράτορι τὰ πυρφόρα βέλη τοῦ ἔρωτος ἤμβλυνε, τότε πρὸς τὴν Αὐγούσταν τρέψας τὸν ἔρωτα ὅλος ἦν τῆς πρὸς ἐκείνην στοργῆς καὶ ἤθελεν εἶναι σχεδὸν αὐτῆς ἀδιάσπαστος. Zonaras 18.24.15
Ktetor of the monastery of Chroistodouos 101 on Patmos
κτήτορος. Patmos: Acts 1.198.13
Compared by
Anna 62
to Alexander of Macedon, finding the two similar on many counts
τοιοῦτον δὲ τι καὶ ἐπὶ Ἀλεξάνδρου τοῦ τῶν Μακεδόνων βασιλέως καταμανθάνω. Anna Komnene 217.38-39
Not only is he not to be blamed for having assumed power, but in the future he will serve as an example for those whose legitimate rights are not respected
ἐγκωμίων τοῖς εὖ φρονοῦσι κριθήσεται καὶ ὑπόδειγμα καὶ ἀρχέτυπον ἀγαθὸν τοῖς ἐφεξῆς προτεθήσεται. Bryennios 69.15-28
A young man, but intelligent and energetic
νέον μὲν ὄντα, ἄνδρα δὲ συνετὸν καὶ δραστήριον. Zonaras 18.16.31
Also had two other sons,
Andronikos 108
and
Isaakios 102
, and three other daughters,
Maria 146
,
Eudokia 111
and
Theodora 107
γεγόνασι δὲ τῷ βασιλεῖ καὶ ἕτεροι δύο υἱοί, Ἀνδρόνικός τε καὶ Ἰσαάκιος, καὶ θυγατέρες ἕτεραι τρεῖς, Μαρία, Εὐδοκία καὶ Θεοδώρα. Zonaras 18.22.26
A worthy young man
ὁ καλὸς νεανίας . Bryennios 183.17
Held the wishes of his mother (
Anna 61
) in high regard
καὶ ὁ εὔνους οὗτος υἱὸς ὑπεῖκε τῷ μητρικῷ θελήματι οὐ τὰ ἐν βρέφει μόνον, ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐς μείρακας παραγγείλας καὶ μέχρις ἄν γυναικὶ συνηρμόσθη. Anna Komnene 30.87-89
Had brilliant flame-red hair
τὴν πυρσὴν καὶ ἡλιῶσαν κόμην. Anna Komnene 135.83
Hearing of the muttered opposition against him over his use of church goods, he was wounded in spirit; he convened a meeting of major officials of church and state at Blachernai, where he presided but also made a speech of self-justification
ἀκούων ἐτιτρώσκετο τὴν ψυχήν. Anna Komnene 171.11-173.60
Used to winning the minds of men and smoothing stony natures
δεινὸς θηράσαι ψυχὴν ἀνθρώπου καὶ λιθίνην μαλάξαι φύσιν. Anna Komnene 191.33-34
The extent of his renewed empire would move the boundaries from the Bosporos to the Tigris and the Euphrates in the east, and from Adrianople to the Adriatic in the west
ηὔρηνέ τε τὸν κύκλον τῆς βασιλείας καὶ ἐκ μὲν ἑσπέρας τὸν Ἀδρίαν Πόντον ἔθετο ὅριον, ἐκ δὲ τῆς ἀνατολῆς Εὐφράτην καὶ Τίγρητα. Anna Komnene 193.7-20
Was full of grace, with a graceful face, cheerful and full of goodness, most keen and energetic, with so gentle a soul that he appeared unable to succumb to anger
παντοίων ἦν χαρίτων ἀνάπλεως. Bryennios 87.7-16
Was able to conceal things and not to reveal the truth prematurely
δεινὸς συσκιάσαι πρᾶγμα καὶ μὴ ταχέως ἐκφαίνειν. Bryennios 195.17-18
Although young in age, he was old in wisdom and judgement, firm and invincible in battle, and so loyal to the emperor (
Nikephoros 3
) that he was not afraid of deadly blows
νέον μὲν τὴν ἡλικίαν, φρονήσει δὲ καὶ διανοίας σταθηρότητι γεραρόν. Attaleiates: History 289.3-6 / 206.27-207.2
A wicked and crafty man
vir nequam et subdolus. William of Tyre bk. 2, 5.1-2
A vicious, evil man ... had stirred up nations of the East against the First Crusade and the Crusade of 1101, and used every other opportunity to do crusaders harm; yet in person was charming and generous
vir maliiosus et nequam ... contra primam expeditionem ... contra secundam ...; timeo Danaos et dona ferentes. William of Tyre bk. 11, 6.1-15
His beard had hardly grown and was still fresh as green shoots and gold-coloured
μήπω τὸν ἴουλον φέρων ἀπαρτισθέντα ἀλλ᾿ ἔτι χλοάζοντα καὶ χρυσίζοντα. Bryennios 281.21
A very firm man, he did not give into lies easily
στεγανώτατον ἀνθρώπων ὄντα καὶ οὐ ῥᾴδιον διδόναι ψευδολογίαις. Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 487.58-59
Compared in an extended simile to a good helmsman, steering the ship of state through repeated storms of wind and waves; no history, no ancient writer could do him justice ...
ὥσπέρ τις ἀγαθὸς κυβερνήτης .... Anna Komnene 283.57-74
Characterised by excess of nobility and wisdom, having performed many valiant deeds
τὸ ὑπερβάλλον τῆς τοῦ ἀνδρὸς εὐγενείας τε καὶ φρονήσεως. Bryennios 59.24-26, 61.16-17
He had a profound faith in God, and kept God always at the centre of his life, though he would never use oaths
ἦν γὰρ καὶ εἰς Θεὸν μεγίστην ἔχων πίστιν καὶ τοῦτον μὲν ἐς μέσον διαπαντὸς περιφέρων, ὅρκου δὲ πατάπασιν ἀπεχόμενος. Anna Komnene 152.53-55
Given a good upbringing by his mother
Anna 61
Dalassene, he was made worthy of his family
ἡ μήτηρ ἅπαντας καλῶς ἀναθρεψαμένη ἀξίους τοῦ γένους ἀπέδειξεν. Bryennios 85.17
A youth
ὁ νεανίας, τοῦ νέου, κομιδῇ νέου ὄντος. Bryennios 151.30, 155.13, 209.6
His modesty and sagacity caused the admiration of his hosts in Gabadonia
τοῦ νέου τὸ σῶφρον καὶ συνετόν. Bryennios 155.14
Most marvellous, brave
ὁ δὲ θαυμασιώτατος Ἀλέξιος, γενναῖος. Bryennios 157.21, 159.22
Defeated
Nikephoros 62
Bryennios, an experienced general, not by the superior numbers of his forces, but with determination, daring, and military planning, assisted by divine providence
νενίκηκεν οὐ πλήθει δυνάμεως, ἀλλὰ καρτερίᾳ καὶ τόλμῃ καὶ μελέτῃ στρατηγικῇ. Bryennios 281.23-26
He had a large family, three sons and four daughters,
Ioannes 2
being his eldest son and
Anna 62
his firstborn child
κατὰ γένεσιν προφερέστερος, πτωτογεννὴς δ᾽ ἁπάντων .... Niketas Choniates, Historia 4.83-84
Was one of those who hailed from the race of
Isaakios 1
Komnenos
τινὰ τῶν ἐξ ἐκείνου τὴν τοῦ γένους ἑλκόντων σειράν . Bryennios 57.6-7
He was brave of both hand and soul, and, hailing from a noble family, he was raised to great fame by his deeds
καὶ γὰρ ἦν ἐκεῖνος γενναῖος κατὰ χεῖρά τε καὶ κατὰ ψυχήν, καὶ γὰρ ἐξ εὐγενῶν φὺς εἰς μέγα κλέος ἤρθη ταῖς ἀνδραγαθίαις. Bryennios 295.11-12
He was patron of
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Had great respect for monks, received them gladly in the palace, and believed that everything he possessed was the result of their prayers
πᾶν, εἴ τι δέδωκέ μοι ὁ Θεός ἐν τῷ νῦν αἰῶνι, δι᾿ ἁγίων εὐχῶν τῶν ἁγίων μου γερόντων δέδωκέ μοι. Kyrillos Phileotes 232-233
Had a legitimate claim to the throne by virtue of his belonging to the Komnenos family and marrying into the Doukas clan
ἐπὶ τὴν βασιλείαν μᾶλλον ἑτέρου τινὸς δικαιούμενον. Bryennios 67.12-15, 67.19-20
He could not pronounce properly the rho
καὶ γὰρ οὐκ ἀκριβῶς κατώρθου τὸ ῥῶ. Bryennios 289.20-21
It was serious for him not only to tell lies, but even to seem to tell lies ...
βαρὺ γὰρ ἦν αὐτῷ διαπαντὸς μὴ μόνον ψεύσασθαι, ἀλλὰ καὶ τὸ δόξαι ψεύσασθαι. Anna Komnene 251.67-69
He was one of the four deceased members of
Ioannes 2
's family given daily commemoration in the obituary of the Pantokrator monastery
Pantokrator Typikon 209-210
He was censured for provoking
Robert 61
on his accession, implying things would have been better had he waited: but Robert was such a determined enemy that he would always have been a vigorous opponent
183.67-77. Anna Komnene
Was honoured with the imperial office which he himself honoured
ὑπ᾿ αὐτῆς τιμηθείς, οὐχ ἧττον δὲ καὶ ταύτην τιμήσας. Bryennios 69.5-6
According to his own words, he remained loyal to
Nikephoros 3
(Botaneiates)'s predecessor (
Michael 7
) until the very end, sending neither envoys nor letters to him (
Nikephoros 3
) although everybody had switched sides
πάντων πρὸς τὴν σὴν βασιλείαν ἀποκλινάντων, αὐτὸς μέχρι καὶ ἐς δεῦρο τὴν πρὸς ἐκεῖνον πίστιν τετήρηκα, μήτε πρέσβεις πρὸς σὲ πεπομφώς, μήτε γράμματα. Bryennios 251.12-15
The best among young men
τῷ καλλίστῳ τῶν νεανιῶν. Bryennios 223.5
His bravery (after attacking and capturing a party of
Ioannes 61
Bryennios's foraging men) became the subject of conversation in everybody's mouth
εὐθὺς περιλάλητος ἦν τοῖς ἁπάντων στόμασιν ἡ τοῦ ἀνδρὸς ἀρετή. Bryennios 235.23
Was greatly loved by
Konstantios 61
σφόδρα φιλῶν τὸν γενναῖον Ἀλέξιον. Bryennios 221.25-26
He and
Isaakios 61
were exceedingly honoured and loved by
Nikephoros 3
οἱ δὲ Κομνηνοὶ ὁ Ἰσαάκιος καὶ ὁ Ἀλέξιος ὑπερβαλλόντως πρὸς τοῦ βασιλέως καὶ τετίμηντο καὶ ἐστέργοντο. Zonaras 18.20.1
He was generous, of an attractive character, and most pleasant in conversation
καὶ γὰρ ἦν πρὸς τῷ ἐλευθερίῳ καὶ ἐπαγωγὸν ἦθος ἔχων ὁμιλῆσαί τε πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἡδύτατος. Bryennios 299.22-24
Dignity/Office
(88)
Autokrator
τῷ αὐτοκράτορι. Glykas 622.12
αὐτοκράτωρ. Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 571.8
αυτοκράτορα. Zonaras 18.21.18
ἡ τῆς αὐταρχίας κλῆσις. Zonaras 18.21.20
αὐτοκράτωρ. Eleousa: Acts 27.29
αὐτοκράτωρ. Patmos: Acts 1.34.50
αὐτοκράτωρ. Lavra 240.60, 243.1, 246.1
αὐτοκράτορα. Patmos: Typikon 64; 67
αὐτοκράτωρ Ῥωμαίων. Xenophontos 79.40
Basileus
βασιλέως. Iveron 2.154.7, 2.162.24
βασιλέως. Synod of 1094 216
βασιλεῖς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως. Glykas 459, 618.18
ἐβασίλευσεν. Kleinchroniken 145.78, 162.23, 168.23
βασιλεύσαντος. Skylitzes Continuatus 182.11
βασιλέως. Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 153.2, 445.2, 465.1, 499.1, 531.1
βασιλέα. Bryennios 65.2-6
βασιλεὺς. Zonaras 18.20.4
βασιλικὸν ἀναδεῖται διάδημα. Zonaras 18.21.5
βασιλεύς. Eleousa: Acts 27.28
βασιλέως. Pakourianos 404, 1853
βασιλεύς. Kyrillos Phileotes 154
βασιλεῖ. Patmos: Acts 1.33.1, 2.38.393
βασιλεύς. Lavra 240.60, 243.1, 246.1
βασιλεὺς. Patmos: Typikon 64
imperatoris. William of Tyre bk. 1, 18.63
βασιλέων. Anna Komnene 5.10
Τῆς γοῦν βασιλείας...ἐπιλαβομένου τὰ σκήπτρα. Xenophontos 71.45-47
βασιλεύς. Xenophontos 79.40
βασιλέως. Docheiariou 59.23, 83.11
βασιλεῖ. Protaton 232.200
τῆς βασιλείας μου. Vatopedi 118.62
βασιλέως. Italos trial ll. 9, 59, 89
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Domestikos
μέγαν δομέστικον. Glykas 616.18-19
μέγαν αὐτὸν δομέστικον. Skylitzes Continuatus 180.10
Domestikos of the scholai
δομέστικον τῶν σχολῶν. Anna Komnene 19.35
Domestikos of the West
δομέστικος...τῆς δύσεως προβληθείς. Attaleiates: History 250.21, 289.2, 299.4 / 181.6, 206.26, 214.2
δομέστικος τῆς ἑσπέρας. Anna Komnene 62.17
Doux of the West
δουκὶ τῆς δύσεως. Attaleiates: History 299.5 / 214.2
Emperor
ἄνακτα. Niketas Choniates, Historia 4.68
[ملك الروم]. Ibn al-Athir X 273 (Richards I 14)
Megas domestiikos of the East and West
μεγάλου δομεστίκου ... τῶν δυτικῶν τε καὶ ἀνατολικῶν στρατευμάτων. Anna Komnene 206.91-92
Megas domestikos
μέγαν δομέστικον. Glykas 616.18-19
μέγαν αὐτὸν δομέστικον. Skylitzes Continuatus 180.10
τοῦ μεγάλου δομεστίκου, δομέστικον τῶν Σχόλων...τῆς δύσεως. Bryennios 63.2, 259.17-18
μέγας δομέστικος. Zonaras 18.19.5
megadomestici dignitate, quem nos maiorem senescalcum apellare consuevimus, fungeretur et officio, ab imperatore secundus. William of Tyre bk. 2, 5.5-6
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ὁ μέγας τῶν ἑσπερίων στρατευμάτων δομέστικος. Anna Komnene 57.57-58
Megas domestikos of the West
μεγάλῳ δομεστίκῳ τῆς Δύσεως.
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Nobelissimos
νωβελίσιμον. Glykas 616.18
νωβελίσσιμον. Skylitzes Continuatus 180.10
νωβελλίσιμον. Attaleiates: History 288.21-22, 299.4 / 206.23, 214.2
νοβελίσιμος. Zonaras 18.19.5
νωβελλισσίμῳ.
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Proedros
πρόεδρον. Skylitzes Continuatus 161.18
πρόεδρον. Attaleiates: History 199.13-14 / 147.2
πρόεδρον. Zonaras 18.16.31, 18.17.27
τῷ τῶν προέδρων τετιμηκὼς ἀξιώματι. Anna Komnene 55.25-26
προέδρῳ.
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Protoproedros
πρωτοπροέδρῳ.
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Sebastos
σεβαστός. Glykas 617.10-11
σεβαστός. Skylitzes Continuatus 183.4
τοῦ σεβαστοῦ. Attaleiates: History 299.6 / 214.3
σεβαστόν. Bryennios 297.24
σεβαστός. Zonaras 18.19.19
σεβαστοῦ ἀξίαν. Anna Komnene 34.6
σεβαστῳ.
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σεβαστόν.
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σεβαστοῦ.
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σεβαστῷ.
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Strategos
στρατηγόν. Skylitzes Continuatus 180.9
Strategos autokrator
στρατηγὸς αὐτοκράτωρ. Bryennios 183.19
στρατηγὸς αὐτοκράτωρ. Anna Komnene 12.44, 55.12
Strategos autokrator of the West
στρατηγὸν αὐτοκράτορα τῆς ἑσπέρας. Anna Komnene 55.25
Stratopedarches
στρατοπεδάρχης, στρατοπεδάρχου τῆς ἕω. Bryennios 183.18-19, 209.6
στρατοπεδάρχης. Anna Komnene 13.66
Taxiarches, Taxiarchos
ταξιάρχης. Kyrillos Phileotes 233
Education
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Ethnic label
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Second Name
(34)
Komnenos
Κομνηνοῦ. Iveron 2.187.13
Κομνηνοῦ. Synod of 1094 216
Κομνηνός. Glykas 459, 616.18
Κομνηνός. Kleinchroniken 145.78, 162.22-23, 168.23
Κομνηνόν. Skylitzes Continuatus 161.18
Κομνηνόν. Attaleiates: History 199.14 / 147.2-3
Κομνηνός. Bryennios 57.1, 57.16
Κομνηνοῦ. Eleousa: Typikon 90.33
Κομνηνός. Zonaras 18.16.31, 18.17.27, 18.19.5, etc.
Κομνηνός. Eleousa: Acts 27.29
Κομνηνοῦ. Patmos: Acts 1.33.1, 2.91.2
Κομνηνός. Lavra 240.60, 243.1246.1
Κομνηνοῦ. Lavra 350.26
Κομνηνοῦ. Patmos: Testament 81
Κομνηνὸς. Patmos: Codicil 88
Connino. William of Tyre bk. 2, 5.2
Κομνηνός. Anna Komnene 26.64
Κομνηνοῦ. Xenophontos 71.46. 79.40
Κομνηνοῦ. Docheiariou 83.11
Κομνηνῷ.
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Κομνηνῷ.
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Κομνηνόν.
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Κομνηνοῦ. Christos Philanthropos, note 33
Kinship
(142)
brother of
Adrianos 102
τῷ ἀδελφῷ. Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 445.2, 465.1, 499.1
ἀδελφῶν. Bryennios 87.23
ἀδελφὼ. Zonaras 18.21.8, 18.22.6
ἀυταδέλφω. Lavra 250.14
ἀδελφός. Anna Komnene 96.80
ἀδελφοῦ. Christos Philanthropos, note 24
brother of
Eudokia 108
(ἐπ᾿ ἀδελφαῖς). Glykas 619.1
(τὴν τούτων ἀδελφήν). Bryennios 301.3-4
(ἀδελφαῖς). Zonaras 18.21.9
(ἀδελφῇ).
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(αὐταδἐλφου). Christos Philanthropos, note 10
brother of
Isaakios 61
τῷ ἀδελφῷ. Bryennios 87.17
ἀδελφός. Pakourianos 416
(ἀδελφοῦ). Zonaras 18.20.4
ἀυταδέλφου. Lavra 271.15
αὐταδέλφω. Xenophontos 78.6-7
αὐταδέλφου. Anna Komnene 266.79
ἀδελφοῦ. Christos Philanthropos, note 16
ἀδελφός. Anna Komnene 486.76
brother of
Manuel 61
ἀδελφόν. Anna Komnene 55.5
ἀδελφοῦ. Christos Philanthropos, note 22
brother of
Maria 105
(ἐπ᾿ ἀδελφαῖς). Glykas 619.1
(ἀδελφαῖς). Zonaras 18.21.9
(αὐταδέλφῃ).
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(αὐταδέλφου). Christos Philanthropos, note 34
(αὐταδέλφης). Anna Komnene 377.5
brother of
Nikephoros 116
ἀδελφῶν. Bryennios 87.23
ἀδελφὼ. Zonaras 18.21.8
ἀδελφός. Anna Komnene 96.81
ἀδελφοῦ. Christos Philanthropos, note 30
brother of
Theodora 106
(ἀδελφῆς). Anna Komnene 284.97
brother (elder) of
Adrianos 102
(αὐτάδελφοι δύο νεώτεροι). Glykas 618.18
brother (elder) of
Nikephoros 116
(αὐτάδελφοι δύο νεώτεροι). Glykas 618.18
brother-in-law of
Eirene 65
(σύζυγος τοῦ αὐταδέλφου). Christos Philanthropos, note 25
brother-in-law of
Ioannes 65
(γυναικάδελφος). Iveron 2.162.24, 2.229.33
(τῷ γυναικαδέλφῳ). Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 153.1, 187.1
(γυναικάδελφος). Anna Komnene 225.91-92
brother-in-law of
Michael 136
(ἐπ᾿ ἀδελφαῖς κηδεστὰς). Zonaras 18.21.9
γαμβροῦ.
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(γαμβρὸς ἐπ᾽ ἀδελφῇ). Anna Komnene 95.77
brother-in-law of
Nikephoros 115
κηδεστάς εἶχεν ἐπ ᾿ ἀδελφαῖς. Glykas 619.1
ἐπ᾿ ἀδελφαῖς κηδεστὰς. Zonaras 18.21.9
(ἐπ᾿ ἀδελφῇ γαμβρός). Anna Komnene 211.48
cousin of
Theodoros 101
ἐξάδελφε. Bryennios 195.19
ἐξάδελφος. Anna Komnene 17.83
father of
Andronikos 108
(υἱοι). Zonaras 18.22.26
father of
Anna 62
(θυγατέρα). Bryennios 65.10
(θυγάτριον). Zonaras 18.22.22
(θυγάτηρ). Zonaras 18.22.23, 18.22.24
(θυγατριδοῦς). Kinnamos 165.1
(θυγάτηρ). Anna Komnene 5.10
τοκεύς. Niketas Choniates, Historia 4.85
father of
Anonymi 172
(τοῖς τέκνοις αὐτῶν). Kyrillos Phileotes 235
father of
Eudokia 111
(θυγάτερες). Zonaras 18.22.26
father of
Ioannes 2
(ὁ υἱὸς αὐτοῦ). Glykas 459
(τὸν υἱόν). Kleinchroniken 145.79, 168.26
(υἱόν). Bryennios 69.9
πατὴρ. Zonaras 18.22.25, 18.24.20
πατήρ. Patmos: Acts 1.81.1
πατέρα. Kinnamos 4.17
(filio). William of Tyre bk. 2, 11.10
(filium). Albert of Aachen II.15
(υἱεῖς). Niketas Choniates, Historia 4.83
πατρός. Pantokrator Typikon 209-210
(παῖδα). Theophylact of Ohrid, Speech to Alexios I 117.11
father of
Isaakios 102
(υἱοι). Zonaras 18.22.26
πατρός. Niketas Choniates, Historia 9.7-8
father of
Manuel 106
(υἱός). Christos Philanthropos, note 27
father of
Maria 146
(θυγάτερες). Zonaras 18.22.26, 18.24.26
father of
Theodora 107
(θυγάτερες). Zonaras 18.22.26
πατήρ. Zonaras 18.22.31
ἐγείνατο. Niketas Choniates, Historia 95.27-28
father of
Zoe 110
(θυγάτηρ). Christos Philanthropos, note 4
father (adoptive) of
Godfrey 51
(in filium ... adoptare). William of Tyre bk. 2, 11.33-34
(filium adoptiuum). Albert of Aachen II.16
father of daughter-in-law of
Anonymus 61
Bryennios
τῷ συμπενθέρῳ. Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 453.1
father-in-law of
Konstantinos 62
(γαμβροῦ). Christos Philanthropos, note 32
father-in-law of
Michael 274
(γαμβροῦ). Christos Philanthropos, note 19
father-in-law of
Nikephoros 117
(τῷ γαμβρῷ). Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 483.1
(γαμβρὸς). Zonaras 18.24.26
πενθεροῦ. Anna Komnene 207.18
κηδεστῇ. Tornikes, Georgios 255.20
(γαμβρὸς). Zonaras 18.24.26
grandfather of
Alexios 17005
(θυγατριδοῦς). Kinnamos 165.1
grandfather of
Alexios 25002
πάπποι. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XLIII.a.5
grandfather of
Andronikos 1
προπάτορος. Niketas Choniates, Historia 103.15-16
grandfather of
Manuel 1
πάππος. Kleinchroniken 145.78
πάππου. Eleousa: Acts 33.9
πάππος. Patmos: Acts 1.190.1, 198.3, 219.2
πάππος. Kinnamos 4.17, 174.19
προπάτωρ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 95.27
προπάτορος. Niketas Choniates, Historia 103.15-16
grandson of
Manuel 119
(τοῦ πάππου). Bryennios 197.11
great grandfather of
Alexios 3
προπάππου. Patmos: Acts 1.105..6, 2.116.17
(προπάππου). Lavra 349.11, 350.26-27
great grandfather of
Isaakios 2
προπάππου. Patmos: Acts 1.91.2, 2.91.4
husband of
Anonyma 5006
(ἡ πρώην τούτῳ συναρμοσθεῖσα). Bryennios 221.14
husband of
Eirene 61
(τὴν κοινωνὸν τοῦ βίου). Glykas 622.9
(τοῦ βίου τὴν κοινωνόν), νυμφίοι. Bryennios 67.15-16, 223.12
(τῆς συνεύνου). Kyrillos Phileotes 212
(τὰς ὁμευνέτιδας). Zonaras 18.21.1
(τὴν κοινωνὸν αὐτῷ τοῦ βίου). Zonaras 18.21.15
(τὴν κοινωνὸν τοῦ βίου). Zonaras 18.24.14
ἀνδρὸς. Zonaras 18.24.17
(ὁμευνέτις). Anna Komnene 93.83
(συλλέκτρῳ). Niketas Choniates, Historia 5.92
(σύζυγον). Theophylact of Ohrid, Speech to Alexios I 117.7
husband of sister-in-law of
Georgios 61
σύγγαμβρος. Kyrillos Phileotes 237
(σύγγαμβρον). Anna Komnene 111.35
kin of
Anonymus 26149
de sanguine. Albert of Aachen VIII.4
kin of
Isaakios 61
συγγενοῦς βασιλέως. Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 389.22-23
kin (on mother's side) of
Konstantinos 15019
μητρόθεν τούτῳ προσήκοντα. Anna Komnene 223.95
nephew of
Isaakios 1
τοὺς ἀδελφόπαιδας. Glykas 618.8
(θείου). Bryennios 57.3-4
(θείου). Lavra 239.31
ἀδελφόπαιδες. Tornikes, Georgios 235.16
son of
Anna 61
(τῇ μητρί). Glykas 618.17
(μήτηρ). Bryennios 85.15-17
(μήτηρ). Kyrillos Phileotes 233
(μητέρα). Zonaras 18.21.1, 18.24.8
(μητρός). Patmos: Acts 1.44.18, 333.3, 2.51.2
(μητρὸς). Patmos: Typikon 65
(μητέρα). Anna Komnene 11.12
υἱοῦ. Docheiariou 59.23
(μητρί).
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(μητρός). Christos Philanthropos, note 9
(μητέρα). Theophylact of Ohrid, Speech to Alexios I 118.11
son of
Ioannes 63
(πατρός). Christos Philanthropos, note 29
son (adopted) of
Maria 61
(υἱοθετεῖ). Anna Komnene 56.54
θετὸν υἱόν. Anna Komnene 87.24
son (third) of
Ioannes 63
παίδων. Bryennios 77.19-79.1, 87.7-8
uncle of
Alexios 105
(ἀνεψιοῦ). Eleousa: Acts 28.24
(ἀδελφιδοῦν). Anna Komnene 378.43
uncle of
Anonyma 212
(ἀνεψιᾷ). Anna Komnene 87.2-3
uncle of
Anonymae 6001
(ἀδελφόπαιδας). Zonaras 18.24.13
uncle of
Anonymi 6073
(ἀδελφόπαιδας). Zonaras 18.24.13
uncle of
Ioannes 117
(ἀδελφιδοῦν). Anna Komnene 286.44
(ἀδελφιδοῦν). Anna Komnene 377.4-5
uncle of
Ioannes 128
(ἀνεψιῶ). Iveron 2.229.59, 2.232.150
(ἀνεψιόν). Anna Komnene 113.11
uncle of
Ioannes 312
(ἀνεψιός). Kyrillos Phileotes 249
uncle of
Michael 20325
(γαμβρόν).
Seal 0
uncle (by marriage) of
Michael 122
(ἐπ᾽ ἀνεψιᾷ γαμβρόν). Anna Komnene 87.2-3
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Location
(389)
Adramyttion
stationed a defensive force at Adramyttion Anna Komnene 435.37
Adrianople (Thrace)
abandoned Constantinople and was proclaimed emperor by the troops when he arrived at Adrianople (Thrace) Ἀδριανούπολιν. Bryennios 63.22
left Constantinople and spent a few days at Adrianople (Thrace) τὴν Ἀδριανοῦ δὲ πόλιν. Bryennios 299.12
seized Adrianople (Thrace) τὴν πόλιν Ἀδριανοῦ. Zonaras 18.20.3
spent three days outside Constantinople and then took his army and left for Adrianople (Thrace) τὴν Ἀδριανούπολιν. Bryennios 283.23
could tolerate the Pecheneg invasions no longer and so gathered his troops and moved to Adrianople Ἀδριανούπολιν. Anna Komnene 204.45
moved his troops on from Beroe to Adrianople Ἀδριανούπολιν. Anna Komnene 218.57
was not acclaimed by the citizens of Adrianople Ὀρεστιάδα. Anna Komnene 72.32
Adrianople (Thrace): House of Silvestros
spent several days at the house of Silvestros περὶ τὴν οἰκίαν τοῦ Σιλβέστρου. Anna Komnene 294.14-15
Aer (Bithynia)
sent for
Eirene 61
from Aer Ἀέρα. Anna Komnene 463.79
Agathonike (near Adrianople)
before defeating the Cumans, his army moved to Agathonike Ἀγαθονίκην. Anna Komnene 294.28
Ainos
gathered his army at Ainos Αἶνον. Anna Komnene 242.5
Akrokos (Phrygia)
nearly wiped out a Turkish army at the battle of Akrokos Ἀκροκόν. Anna Komnene 446.76
Akronios (Phrygia)
he made peace with
Melikshah 101
between Augoustopolis and Akronios Ἀκρονίου. Anna Komnene 478.74
Alethina (near Mt Olympos, Bithynia)
descended Mt. Olympos to Alethina Ἀληθινά. Anna Komnene 446.75
Alexiopolis (near Philippopolis)
he founded it as a new town for converted Manichaeans, also known as Neokastron Ἀλεξιούπολιν. Anna Komnene 459.95
Allage (near Larissa)
on his way to an ambush, passed through Allage Ἀλλαγῆς. Anna Komnene 157.87-88
Amaseia
appealed for money to the citizens of Amaseia Ἀμάσειαν. Anna Komnene 14.1-4
arrived and awaited further developments at Amaseia ἐν τῷ ἄστει τῆς Ἀμασείας. Attaleiates: History 199.14 / 147.3
coming to Amaseia Ἀμάσειαν. Zonaras 18.16.32
reached the city of Amaseia τῆς Ἀμασείας. Skylitzes Continuatus 161.18-19
restored peace and left Amaseia ἐν Ἀμασείᾳ. Bryennios 195.4
strived to purchase
Roussel 61
from the Turks while at the kastron of Amaseia τῆς Ἀμασείας. Attaleiates: History 206.13 / 151.23
was sent against
Roussel 61
, went through the Paphlagonian Pontos and arrived at Amaseia τὴν Ἀμάσειαν. Bryennios 185.8
Amphipolis (Macedonia)
was met by imperial emmissaries between Philppi and Amphipolis Ἀμφιπόλεως. Anna Komnene 34.90
Ampous
survived increasing Turkish pressure at Ampous Ἀμποῦν. Anna Komnene 477.47
Anchialos
organised the war against the Cumans from Anchialos Ἀγχίαλον. Anna Komnene 286.43
Ankyra
after its capture by the crusade of 1101, duly received Ankyra Ancras. Albert of Aachen VIII.8
gathered the gold for his brother (
Isaakios 61
)'s ransom at Constantinople and returned to Ankyra Ἄγκυραν. Bryennios 155.28
left Gabadonia in order to find out about his brother (
Isaakios 61
)'s fate and reached Ankyra ἐπὶ Ἄγκυραν. Bryennios 155.16
Ano (Macedonia)
confirmed by chrysobull to the children of
Leon 177
Kephalas (
Anonymi 177
,
Nikephoros 160
) the proasteion of Ano (Macedonia) Ἄνω. Lavra 262.57
granted to
Leon 177
the proasteion of Ano (Macedonia) Ἄνω. Lavra 262.20
Antioch (on the Orontes)
Alexios 1
only allowed passage to the First Crusaders when they promised to restore Antioch [أنطيكية]. Ibn al-Athir X 273 (Richards I 14)
ordered an attack on Cilicia to prepare the way for an advance on Antioch Ἀντιόχειαν. Anna Komnene 349.61
Apros
occupied the city himself to forestall a Pecheneg capture of Apros Ἄπρων. Anna Komnene 221.45
Aretai
made his base for the attack of Constantinople at Aretai τὰς...Ἀρετάς. Anna Komnene 77.75
Armeniakon
captured
Roussel 61
in the theme of Armeniakon τῶν Ἀρμενιακῶν. Attaleiates: History 288.23 / 206.24
Armenokastron (fortification in Bithynia)
advanced to Dorylaion via Armenokastron Anna Komnene 469.77-78
Athos: Amalphenon
issued a chrysobull for the monastery of Amalphenon τῆ τῶν Ἀμαλφινῶν μονῆ. Lavra 239.38
Athos: Docheiariou
confirmed its estates to the monastery of Docheiariou τοῦ μοναστηρίου. Docheiariou 58.8
Athos: Iveron
granted 100 paroikoi to the monastery of Iveron μονῆ τῶν Ἰβήρων. Iveron 2.230.71
Athos: Monoxylitou
ordered
Paulos 105
to grant to Xenophontos in exchange for the metochion of Phalakrou that of Monoxylitou τὴν τοῦ Μονοξυλίτου μονήν. Xenophontos 73.141
Athos: Phalakrou
ordered
Paulos 105
to grant to Xenophontos the monastery of Monoxylitou as a metochion in exchange for that of Phalakrou τῆ μονῆ τοῦ Φαλακροῦ. Xenophontos 73.138
Athos: Xenophontos
confirmed by chrysobull 1500 modioi of land to the monastery of Xenophontos τῆς προαναγραφείσης μονῆς. Xenophontos 78.21
ordered
Paulos 105
to allow Stephanos (
Symeon 130
) back to his monastery of Xenophontos τὸ τοιοῦτον μοναστήριον. Xenophontos 71.61-62
Athyras (Thrace)
on his way to Constantinople moved through Athyras (Thrace) Ἀθύραν. Anna Komnene 72.34
ordered mercenaries to be stationed on the line from Philea to Athras Άθύρα. Anna Komnene 309.74
Augoustopolis (Phrygia)
he made peace with
Melikshah 101
between Akronios and Augoustopolis Αὐγουστοπόλεως. Anna Komnene 478.74
Avlon (Albania)
sent leaders with translators to meet the crusaders near Avlon Αὐλῶνος. Anna Komnene 298.64
Avrilevo (near Adrianople)
decisively defeated the Cumans near Avrilevo Ἀβριλεβώ. Anna Komnene 294.29
Baba Gora (Mt, between Dyrrachion and Bitola)
retired to Ohrid after spending a time in the Baba Gora (Mt, between Dyrrachion and Bitola) (mountainous area) Βαβαγοράν. Anna Komnene 140.23
Baniyas (Valania, near Laodikeia)
told
Raymond 61
to negotiate with
Eumathios 102
over Baniyas (Valania, near Laodikeia) Βαλανέως. Anna Komnene 343.85
Barzachanion (Thrace?)
ordered
Konstantinos 240
to prepare a praktikon and transfer (from Lavra) to the orphanotropheion the proasteion of Barzachanion (Thrace?) Βαρζαχάνιον. Lavra 293..24
returned to the monks of Lavra their proasteion of Barzachanion (Thrace?) τοῦ Βαρζαχανίου. Lavra 292.12
Basilika (valleys high on Mt Olympos in Bithynia)
overtook a Turkish army, taking a short cut via the Basilika Βασιλικῶν. Anna Komnene 446.73
Bathys Ryax (near Constantinople): church of St Theodoros
could not even protect pilgrims going to the church of St Theodoros τὸ ἐπ᾽ ὀνόματι τοῦ ἐν μάρτυσι μεγίστου Θεοδώρου τέμενος. Anna Komnene 241.57-59
Beroe (Thrace)
met
Robert 103
at Beroe Βερόην. Anna Komnene 218.50
remained to collect his troops together at Beroe Βερόην. Anna Komnene 218.50
to ransom captives taken by the Pechenegs moved to Beroe Βερόην. Anna Komnene 214.54
was informed by
Nikephoros 115
of ransoms demanded by the Pechenegs for Byzantine captives whilst waiting at Beroe Βερόην. Anna Komnene 216.3
Berroia (Macedonia)
came to the Vardar river where it split in two in the region of Berroia Βερροίᾳ. Anna Komnene 28.36
Betrinon
sent his baggage train on to Betrinon Βέτρινον. Anna Komnene 211.39
Bitzina
was eager to attack the Pechenegs and so set up camp near the river Bitzina Βιτζίναν. Anna Komnene 208.69
Black Mountain (Macedonia)
on his way to subdue Basilakes (
Nikephoros 61
) he crossed the passes between Strumica and the so-called Black Mountain τοῦ λεγομένου Μαύρου ὄρους. Bryennios 285.12
Boleron
on his way to subdue Basilakes (
Nikephoros 61
) he crossed Macedonia and Boleron Βολεροῦ. Bryennios 285.11
Boulgarophygon
in spring, he was at Boulgarophygon Βουλγαρόφυγον. Anna Komnene 220.22
sent a detachment of young men to Charioupolis whilst in Boulgarophygon Βουλγαρόφυγον. Anna Komnene 220.22
Branicevo
to defend against the Cumans, even stationed troops at Branicevo Βουρανιτζόβης. Anna Komnene 454.22
Bryai (Chalkidike)
confirmed the donation by
Nikephoros 115
to
Samuel 109
of the proasteion of Rouseou at Bryai (Chalkidike) κατὰ τὰς Βρύας. Docheiariou 83.9
Caesarea (Cappadocia)
arrived at the metropolis of the Cappadocians and encamped in the old town which had been destroyed in an earthquake that left only a few towers standing, showing the old prosperity of Caesarea (Cappadocia) Καισάρειαν. Bryennios 147.16
Cappadocia
accompanied his brother
Isaakios 61
on his expedition against the Turks and reached Cappadocia τὴν τῶν Καππαδοκῶν. Bryennios 147.6-7
Charioupolis
sent his Archontopouloi to attack the Pechenegs at Charioupolis Χαριούπολιν. Anna Komnene 220.21
Charzanes
set up camp near the river Charzanes Χαρζάνην ποταμὸν. Anna Komnene 129.83-84
Chersonesos (Thrace)
built a temporary base at the Chersonesos Χερρόνησον. Anna Komnene 435.35
encamped at Chersonesos (Thrace) τὴν Θρᾳκῳ´αν Χερρόνησον. Zonaras 18.26.1
Chios
sent first
Niketas 108
, and on his defeat
Konstantinos 15019
, to attack
Tzachas 61
who had taken Chios τῆς Χίου. Anna Komnene 223.1
Choirenoi
fortified a camp at Choirenoi Χοιρηνούς. Anna Komnene 242.17
Chortarea (pass through Balkan Mts)
went to the pass of Chortarea Χορταρέαν. Anna Komnene 286.50-51
Chostiane (Moglena)
confirmed by chrysobull to the children of
Leon 177
Kephalas (
Anonymi 177
,
Nikephoros 160
) the chorion of Chostiane (Moglena) Χοστιάνους. Lavra 262.57
confirmed to
Leon 177
in a chrysobull the chorion of Chostiane (Moglena) Χοστιάνην. Lavra 258.14, 262.28
Chrysopolis (Macedonia)
granted a tax exemption to Vatopedi on its rented buildings and bath in the kastron of Chrysopolis τῆς Χρυσοπόλεως. Vatopedi 117.16
Cilicia
ordered
Manuel 62
to attack Cilicia Κιλικίας. Anna Komnene 349.59-61
Constantinople
at first barred the way of the crusaders at Constantinople الفسطنطينية. Ibn al-Athir X 273-274 (Richards I 14)
left the city with his followers by way of the gate of Blachernai τὸ βραχιόνιον τῶν Βλαχερνῶν ἱσταμένην πύλην. Anna Komnene 69.24
came to and prepared for siege of Constantinople τὴν βασιλίδα. Zonaras 18.20.5
completed his campaign against the Pechenegs and returned to Constantinople τὸ Βυζάντιον. Bryennios 299.24-25
defeated
Bohemond 61
at Larissa and returned to Constantinople τὴν βασιλίδα τῶν πόλεων. Anna Komnene 161.28
escaped unscathed with his men the Turkish attack at Dekte and within four days reached Constantinople τὴν βασιλίδα. Bryennios 165.32
fearing for his safety, left for Adrianople, abandoning Constantinople τῆς μεγαλοπόλεως. Bryennios 63.22
handed over the vanquished
Nikephoros 62
Bryennios and
Nikephoros 61
Basilakes to the emperor (
Nikephoros 3
) at Constantinople τὴν βασιλίδα τῶν πόλεων. Bryennios 63.6-7
heard that the Pechenegs were threatening Rousion and immediately left Constantinople τῆς Κωνσταντίνου. Anna Komnene 227.38
intending to place
Konstantios 61
on the throne, he met the hostility of the populace in the streets of Constantinople ἐν ταῖς λεωφόροις. Bryennios 57.19-20
led
Nikephoros 62
blind to Constantinople τὴν βασιλεύουσαν. Zonaras 18.19.6
left
Gregorios 61
in charge in the West and returned to Constantinople τὴν βασιλεύουσαν. Anna Komnene 146.72
left Ankyra in order to gather the gold needed for his brother (
Isaakios 61
)'s ransom at Constantinople τὴν βασιλίδα τῶν πόλεων. Bryennios 155.26
left Constantinople τῆς πόλεως. Zonaras 18.20.3
left Constantinople Βυζαντίδος. Zonaras 18.26.1
left Constantinople Κωνσταντίνου. Anna Komnene 154.20-21
left for Adrianople after spending three days outside Constantinople τῆς πόλεως. Bryennios 283.21
left on a military campaign and abandoned the comfort of Constantinople πόλεως. Theophylaktos of Ohrid, Letters 579.120
reached Constantinople μεγαλόπολιν. Zonaras 18.26.4
retreated hastily from Selymbria to Constantinople τῇ βασιλευούσῃ. Attaleiates: History 250.22 / 181.7
returned (from Herakleia) and was welcomed by the emperor (
Michael 7
) at Constantinople τὴν βασιλίδα. Bryennios 201.9
returned after his victory over Basilakes (
Nikephoros 61
) to Constantinople τὴν Κωνσταντινούπολιν. Bryennios 297.23
returned from Mosynopolis to Constantinople τὴν βασιλίδα τῶν πόλεων. Anna Komnene 171.11
returned to Constantinople Βυζάντιον. Zonaras 18.22.4
returned to Constantinople τὴν Κωνσταντίνου. Zonaras 18.22.11
returned to Constantinople τὰ βασίλεια. Zonaras 18.26.13
returned victorious to Constantinople τὴν μεγαλόπολιν. Anna Komnene 183.79
sailed with his prisoner (
Roussel 61
) across the Black Sea to Constantinople τὴν βασιλεύουσαν. Attaleiates: History 206.20 / 152.2
spent three days at Ankyra and left together with his brother (
Isaakios 61
) for Constantinople τὴν βασιλίδα τῶν πόλεων. Bryennios 157.29
stopped to rest at his grandfather's town (Kastamon) during his journey to Constantinople τῆς βασιλίδος πόλεως. Anna Komnene 17.78
took his captive (
Nikephoros 62
Bryennios) and left for Constantinople τὴν Κωνσταντινούπολιν. Bryennios 281.27-28
took possession of Constantinople τὴν βασιλίδα. Glykas 618.10-11
was defeated twice by
Bohemond 61
and returned to Constantinople τὴν βασιλεύουσαν. Anna Komnene 153.67
was proclaimed emperor and then entered Constantinople τῆς μεγαλοπόλεως. Bryennios 67.5
was to be appealed to by
Theodosios 14102
on the latter's arrival at Constantinople ἅμα τῷ κατελθεῖν ἀπὸ τῶν αὐτόθι . Patmos: Codicil 87
Constantinople: Agora (Forum of Constantine?)
crossed on horseback the Agora τὴν ἀγοράν. Zonaras 18.25.12
Constantinople: Antiphonetes
After taking gold and silver decorations from the tomb of
Zoe 1
, he arranged for restitution to be made to the Antiphonetes τῷ μὲν σεκρέτῳ τοῦ Ἀντιφωνητοῦ. Anna Komnene 173.64-65
Constantinople: Blachernai
presided over the council he convened in the newly built great triklinos of Blachernai τῶν Βλαχερνῶν. Synod of 1094 220
Constantinople: Boukoleon
moved with his brothers and mother to the palace of Boukoleon Βουκολέων. Anna Komnene 89.66
Constantinople: Chalkoprateia
arranged for compensation to be made for gold decoration taken from the Chalkoprateia τοῖς Χαλκοπρατίοις. Anna Komnene 173.68
Constantinople: Christos Philanthropos
was buried at Christos Philanthropos Χριστῷ Φιλανθρώπῳ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 8.86
was founder of the monastery of Christos Philanthropos τῆς αὐτῆς μονῆς. Christos Philanthropos, note 33
Constantinople: Embolos
in return for services rendered gave to the Venetians the Embolon ῎Εμβολον. Kinnamos 281.3
Constantinople: Forum Tauri
advanced as far as the Forum Tauri τοῦ Ταύρου. Zonaras 18.20.17
Constantinople: Great Palace
approached and entered the palace τοῖς ἀνακτόροις. Zonaras 18.20.21
entered and was proclaimed in the Great Palace εἰς τὸν Παλάτιον. Kleinchroniken 171.1
handed over his troops to
Ioannes 64
and returned to the emperor (
Nikephoros 3
Botaneiates) at the palace ἐν τοῖς βασιλείοις. Bryennios 303.15
intending to place
Konstantios 61
on the throne, he took him to the palace τὰ βασίλεια. Bryennios 57.19
returned from the monastery of
Kyrillos 106
to the Great Palace τὰ βασίλεια. Kyrillos Phileotes 232
Constantinople: Hagios Georgios Sykeotes
stopped in indecision at the square of Hagios Georgios Sykeotes τὸ πεδίον τοῦ μεγαλομάρτυρος Γεωργίου τοῦ καλουμένου Συκεώτου. Anna Komnene 84.90
Constantinople: Hagios Paulos
assigned properties to, renewed and restored, and installed the elderly in the orphanage of Hagios Paulos τοῦ ὀρφανοτροφείου. Zonaras 18.24.1
built the Orphanotropheion near Hagios Paulos τοῦ μεγάλου τῶν ἀποστόλων Παύλου. Anna Komnene 482.33
restored the orphanage of Hagios Paulos τὸ ὀρφανοτροφεῖον. Glykas 621.19
Constantinople: Hippodrome
burned
Basileios 179
on a pyre built in a huge trench in the hippodrome ἱππόδρομον. Anna Komnene 491.30
Constantinople: Karpianos quarter
saw a vision in the Karpianos quarter Καρπιανοῦ. Anna Komnene 74.82
Constantinople: Kosmidion
left Constantinople and took his followers to Sts Kosmas and Damianos at Paulinou Κοσμίδιον. Anna Komnene 69.29
Constantinople: Land walls
was put at the head of the garrison of the Land walls τῶν κατὰ τὴν χέρσον τειχῶν. Bryennios 235.12
Constantinople: Mangana
played out his death-scene in the luxurious apartments of the Mangana τὴν μονὴν τῶν Μαγγάνων. Niketas Choniates, Historia 6.29-31
was moved but died at the palace of Mangana τῶν Μαγγάνων. Glykas 625.19
Constantinople: Orphanotropheion (near Hagios Paulos)
near Hagios Paulos built the splendid Orphanotropheion ὀρφανοτροφεῖον. Anna Komnene 482.29
Constantinople: Pantepoptes (monastery)
granted a property of the sekreton of the Myrelaion to the monastery of the Saviour Pantepoptes τῆ μονῆ τοῦ Σωτῆρος. Patmos: Acts 1.44.20
granted the islands of Leros, Leipsos and Pharmakos to the monastery of Pantepoptes τῆ μονῆ τοῦ Παντεπόπτου. Patmos: Acts 1.44.16
Constantinople: Pege monastery and palace
met
Georgios 15002
at the Pege Monastery Πηγήν. Anna Komnene 52.76
Constantinople: Philopation
spent his time at Philopation Φιλοπάτιον. Zonaras 18.26.5
Constantinople: Quay of the Jews (old)
defined the concession made to the Venetians (at one end) by the Old Quay of the Jews ἀπὸ τῆς Παλαιᾶς Ἑβραϊκῆς Σκάλας. Anna Komnene 179.32
Constantinople: Tzykanisterin (polo ground)
to decide who were really Bogomils, he built two trial pyres on the Tzykanisterin Τζυκανιστήριν. Anna Komnene 490.98
Constantinople: Vigla
defined the concession made to the Venetians (at one end) by the Vigla Βίγλας. Anna Komnene 179.33
Damalis
kept his arrival at Damalis free from all ceremonies Δαμάλιον. Anna Komnene 481.18
Daphnoution
on his way to Dalmatia, stopped at Daphnoution Δαφνούτιον. Anna Komnene 268.23
Dekte
on his way from Ankyra to Constantinople with his brother (
Isaakios 61
) crossed the Sangarios and, advancing towards Nikomedeia, reached the village of Dekte χωρίον ὃ Δέκτη καλεῖται. Bryennios 159.1
Derkos (Thrace): Christ Saviour
granted a chrysobull and one pound of gold to the monastery of Christ Saviour τῇ μονῇ. Kyrillos Phileotes 232
ordered the rebuilding of the delapidated church at the monastery of Christ Saviour τῆς μονῆς. Kyrillos Phileotes 244
Devol
to raise the morale of his defeated troops went to Devol Διάβοιλιν. Anna Komnene 142.43
Didymoi, Mount
dismounted from his exhausted mule and, still wearing his armour, continued on foot climbing Didymoi, Mount τῶν Διδύμων. Bryennios 153.18-19
encountered and attacked some Turks on his way to Didymoi, Mount τοὺς Διδύμους τὸ ὅρος. Bryennios 153.15
Dimylia
met
Georgios 61
, with some of his troops disguised as Pechenegs, at the plain of Dimylia Διμυλίαν. Anna Komnene 239.91
Dorylaion
advanced via Armenokastron and Leukai to Dorylaion Δορυλαίου. Anna Komnene 469.78
joined the army of
Romanos 4
at Dorylaion Δορύλαιον. Bryennios 105.10
Dristra
besieged and took the town of Dristra Δρίστρας. Anna Komnene 209.88-89
captured the town but gave up upon the siege of the twin citadels of Dristra δύο ἀκροπόλεις. Anna Komnene 209.92
sent
Georgios 8109
to Dristra Δρίστρας. Anna Komnene 204.47
set up camp but was attacked by Pechenegs near Dristra Δρίστρας. Anna Komnene 209.77
Dyrrachion
among many cities in which concessions were made to the Venetians, included Dyrrachion Δυρραχίου. Anna Komnene 179.35
came to Dyrrachion Δυρράχιον. Zonaras 18.22.2
campaigned against
Robert 61
and was vanquished at Dyrrachion τὸν δάμνον. Glykas 619.13
He had fortifications prepared against
Bohemond 61
at Dyrrachion Δυρράχιον. Anna Komnene 369.23
sent
Ioannes 65
to defend Dyrrachion Δυρραχίου. Anna Komnene 225.2
sent leaders with translators to meet the crusaders near Δυρράχιον. Anna Komnene 298.64
Dyrrachion: Hagios Nikolaos
looked for a battle-ground near Hagios Nikolaos (four stades from the city) τὸ ἐπ᾽ ὀνόματι τοῦ ἐν ἱεράρχαις μεγίστου Νικολάου τέμενος. Anna Komnene 129.86
Euxeinos Pontos
left
Theodoros 101
Dokeianos and went down towards the Euxeinos Pontos τὴν τοῦ Πόντου θάλασσαν. Bryennios 197.10
Exebas
took his army to Larissa via the Vlach village of Exebas Ἐξεβάν. Anna Komnene 154.23-24
Forty Martyrs (lake in Phrygia)
reached the lake of the Forty Martyrs (just before capturing Philomelion) λίμνην τῶν Τεσσαράκοντα Μαρτύρων. Anna Komnene 473.21-22
Gabadonia
climbed Mount Didymoi and reached a fort in Gabadonia ὲν Γαβαδονίᾳ. Bryennios 153.28
Gardens of Delphinas
Reached Trikala via the Gardens of Delphinas κηπουρείων τοῦ Δελφινᾶ. Anna Komnene 154.28-15529
Genoa
wrote letters to places where
Bohemond 61
had gone to make propaganda against him, especially Genoa Γένουαν. Anna Komnene 359.21
Geranion
went to the imperial tent, erected outside the city at Geranion Γεράνιον. Anna Komnene 384.12
Goloe
celebrated his victory in a day at Goloe Γολόην. Anna Komnene 295.50
moved on to Beroe after the battle against the Pechenegs at Goloe Γολόην. Anna Komnene 214.53
Hagios Georgios (fortress on the Lake of Nicaea)
after a victory, occupied the fortress of Hagios Georgios φρούριον τοῦ κυροῦ Γεωργίου. Anna Komnene 465.37
in the crusader siege of Nicaea, used Hagios Georgios τὸ τοῦ κυροῦ Γεωργίου καστέλλιον. Anna Komnene 326.28-29
on the way from Lopadion to Nicaea and back, stopped at Hagios Georgios τὸ τοῦ κυροῦ Γεωργίου φρούριον. Anna Komnene 462.41
sent forces which reached Hagios Georgios τοῦ κυροῦ Γεωργίου ... πολίχνιον. Anna Komnene 194.28-29
Halmyros (Thrace)
sent against
Nikephoros 62
Bryennios by
Nikephoros 3
Botaneiates, he pitched his camp near Halmyros (Thrace) ἐκ τῶν Θρᾳκικῶν ὀρῶν καταρρέοντα καὶ Ἁλμυρὸν παρὰ ἐγχωρίων καλούμενον. Bryennios 267.14-16
set up camp in Thrace near the river Halmyros (Thrace) Ἁλμυρὸν ποταμὸν. Anna Komnene 19.54
Helenopolis (Bithynia)
saw
Eirene 61
again and reassured her at Helenoupolis Ἑλενούπολιν. Anna Komnene 465.43
Herakleia Pontike
met Maurex (
Michael 10108
) on his way to Herakleia Pontike τὴν Ἡράκλειαν. Bryennios 197.18
visited the church of the Theotokos at Herakleia Pontike τὴν Ἡράκλειαν. Bryennios 199.1
Herakleia Pontike: Theotokos
arrived at Herakleia and visited the acheiropoietos church of the Theotokos τὸν ἀχειροποίητον τῆς Θεομήτορος ναόν. Bryennios 199.2
Hieron
housed the crusaders far up the Bosporos, even at Hieron Ἱεροῦ. Anna Komnene 315.63
Ikonion
asked God to choose the goal of his campaign, between Philomelion and Ikonion Ἰκόνιον. Anna Komnene 471.57
began an attempt with all his forces on Ikonion Ἰκονίου. Anna Komnene 469.67
planned to meet
Melikshah 101
by marching to Ikonion Ἰκονίου. Anna Komnene 461.8
Ioannina
faced the army of
Bohemond 61
at Ioannina Ἰωάννινα. Anna Komnene 149.66
Kake Pleura (near Dyrrachion)
his horse miraculously leapt up a crag at Kake Pleura Κακή Πλευρά. Anna Komnene 136.11
Kala Dendra (18 stades from Choirenoi)
to avoid the stench of corpses went to Kala Dendra Καλὰ Δένδρα. Anna Komnene 250.57
Kalabrye (Thrace)
met with
Nikephoros 62
at Kalabrye (Thrace) Καλαβρύη. Zonaras 18.19.6
reached with his troops a place called Kalabrye (Thrace) Καλαβρύην. Skylitzes Continuatus 180.14-15
sent against
Nikephoros 62
Bryennios by
Nikephoros 3
Botaneiates, he pitched his camp near the river Halmyros where on a hill was founded a fort called Kalabrye (Thrace) καὶ φρούριον ἐπὶ λόφου ἵδρυται· Καλοβρύη τούτῳ τὸ ὄνομα. Bryennios 267.16-17
was informed of
Nikephoros 62
's approach while resting at a place called Kalabrye (Thrace) Γαλαβρύην. Attaleiates: History 289.9 / 207.4
Kassandra (Chalkidike)
granted to his brother
Adrianos 102
the revenues of the peninsula of Kassandra (Chalkidike) Κασάνδρα λεγομένη νήσω. Lavra 250.12
Kastamon (Paphlagonia)
arrived and wished to visit his grandfather (
Manuel 119
)'s house at Kastamon (Paphlagonia) τὴν Κασταμόνα. Bryennios 197.10
stopped to rest the troops at Kastamon τῇ παππῴᾳ πόλει. Anna Komnene 17.78
Kastoria (Macedonia)
drove the barbarians away from Kastoria (Macedonia) Καστορίας. Zonaras 18.22.5
Kastoria: Hagios Georgios
Norman counts deserting to him were to meet at Hagios Georgios πρὸς τῷ τοῦ μεγαλομάρτυρος Γεωργίου τεμένει. Anna Komnene 169.51
Kedoktou (Thrace)
issued a decree concerning properties of Iveron while at Kedoktou (Thrace) τῶν Κιδόκτου. Iveron 2.229.68
Kedros (Kedrea, fortress in Phrygia)
He sent raids into the old territory of the Bourtzai from Kedros Κεδρέαν. Anna Komnene 471.35
Kellia (Bithynia)
won a victory over the Turks at Kellia Κελλία. Anna Komnene 463.65
Kellia, Mount
took his army to Larissa going over Kellia, Mount τοῦ βουνοῦ τῶν Κελλίων. Anna Komnene 154.22
Kibotos
received heads from the crusaders via Kibotos Civetot. Albert of Aachen II.28
Kios (Bithynia)
had boats dragged to the lake of Nicaea from Kios Κίου. Anna Komnene 325.20
in trying to counter small Turkish incursions, he visited Kios Κίον. Anna Komnene 465.51
Kissabos (mountain)
on the way to Larissa, passed Mt Kissabos Κίσσαβον. Anna Komnene 154.23
Koiloi (Koila, Thracian Chersonesos, near Sestos and Abydos)
stationed a naval force at Koiloi to patrol the straits Κοίλων. Anna Komnene 435.48
Koloneia (Albania)
pitched camp at Koloneia (Albania) τὴν Εὐρωπαίαν Κολώνειαν. Zonaras 18.25.6
Kos
confirmed a chrysobull of
Nikephoros 3
granting to
Christodoulos 101
and his monks 2 properties on Kos τῆ Κῶ. Patmos: Acts 1.33.14
gave Patmos to
Christodoulos 101
in exchange for the monastery and its estates on Kos Κῷ. Patmos: Codicil 88
was asked by
Christodoulos 101
to return the monastery of the Mother of God on Kos Κῷ. Patmos: Codicil 88
was asked by
Christodoulos 101
to return Kastrianou, Pelion and its estates on Kos Κῷ. Patmos: Codicil 88
was asked by
Christodoulos 101
to return
Konstantinos 224
's two estates on Kos Κῷ. Patmos: Codicil 88
was asked by
Christodoulos 101
to return property near the monastery gifted by
Anonymus 14153
on Kos Κῷ. Patmos: Codicil 88
was asked by
Christodoulos 101
to return Chardamion and other property near the monastery on Kos Κῷ. Patmos: Codicil 88
was asked by
Christodoulos 101
to return the smallholding called Kommation on Kos Κῷ. Patmos: Codicil 88
was asked by
Christodoulos 101
to return land bought from Bergotos (
Anonymus 14154
) and at Peripatou on Kos Κῷ. Patmos: Codicil 88
was to be appealed to by
Theodosios 14102
about the monastery on Kos Κῷ. Patmos: Codicil 87
Kos: Kellia and Zagora
begged
Christodoulos 101
to accept the government of Kellia and Zagora Κελλία καὶ Ζαγορά. Patmos: Typikon 64
Kos: Pelion
was condemned by
Christodoulos 101
at judgement day if he refused to return the monastery on Pelion Πηλί. Patmos: Codicil 89
Kristobitza (Macedonia)
granted 500 modioi of land to the monastery of the Theotokos Eleousa at Kristobitza (Macedonia) τῆς Κριστοβίτζης. Eleousa: Acts 27.14-15
Kyklades
he had a fleet raised against
Bohemond 61
, mainly from the Kyklades Islands Κυκλάδων νήσων. Anna Komnene 369.25
Kypsella (Thrace)
arrived at the same time as the Pechenegs at Kypsella τὰ Κύψελλα. Anna Komnene 219.1
Lakedaimonia
elevated to metropolitan status the bishop of Lakedaimonia Λακεδαιμονίας. Kleinchroniken 227.2
Laodikeia (Syria)
told
Raymond 61
to put
Andronikos 15004
in charge of Laodikeia Λαοδίκειαν. Anna Komnene 343.84
Lardeas
in countering the Pecheneg incursions moved from Adrianople to Lardeas Λαρδέαν. Anna Komnene 204.45
made
Georgios 8109
a general and ordered him to Dristra by sea whilst at Lardeas Λαρδέαν. Anna Komnene 204.45
Larissa (Thessaly)
advanced through the region of Larissa Λαρίσσης. Anna Komnene 154.21
finally victorious against
Bohemond 61
, left Larissa Λαρίσσης. Anna Komnene 160.11
Lebounion
pitched his camp on the top of Mt Lebounion Λεβούνη. Anna Komnene 245.6
with Cuman help, destroyed the whole race of Pechenegs at Lebounion Λεβουνίου. Anna Komnene 247.57
Leipsos (Aegean)
allowed
Christodoulos 101
to keep the island of Leipsos (Aegean) Λειψώ. Patmos: Acts 1..61.20
granted by imperial chrysobull to
Christodoulos 101
full ownership of Leipsos (Aegean) Λειψὼ. Patmos: Testament 81
granted to
Christodoulos 101
the entire island of Leipsos (Aegean) Λειψώ. Patmos: Acts 1.45.46
granted to the monastery of Pantepoptes the island of Leipsos (Aegean) τὴν Λειψώ. Patmos: Acts 1.44.16
granted to the sekreton of the Myrelaion the island of Leipsos (Aegean) (ταῦτα). Patmos: Acts 1.44.18
Leros (Aegean)
allowed
Christodoulos 101
to keep his properties on the island of Leros (Aegean) Λέρω. Patmos: Acts 1.61.20
granted to
Christodoulos 101
properties on the island of Leros (Aegean) Λέρον. Patmos: Acts 2.51.8
granted to the monastery of Pantepoptes the island of Leros (Aegean) τὴν Λέρον. Patmos: Acts 1.44.15
granted to the sekreton of the Myrelaion the island of Leros (Aegean) (ταῦτα). Patmos: Acts 1.44.18
Leukai (on the Sangarios)
advanced to Dorylaion via Leukai Λευκῶν. Anna Komnene 469.78
Libotanion (gorge near Larissa)
on his way to an ambush, passed through the gorge of Libotanion Λιβοτανίου. Anna Komnene 157.86
Lopadion (Bithynia)
He gathered his army and was based for several months at Lopadion Λοπάδιον. Anna Komnene 462.39
Lykostomion
won a victory at Lykostomion Λυκοστόμιον. Anna Komnene 156.80
Macedonia
on his way to subdue Basilakes (
Nikephoros 61
) he crossed Macedonia διὰ Μακεδονίας. Bryennios 285.10
Madyta
stationed a naval force at Madyta to patrol the straits Μαδύτου. Anna Komnene 435.48
Malagina
overtook a Turkish army, taking a short cut via Malagina Μαλαγίνων. Anna Komnene 446.73
Maraqiyya
told
Raymond 61
to negotiate with
Eumathios 102
over Maraqiyya Μαρακέως. Anna Komnene 343.85
Markella (between Goloe and Diampolis)
sent
Synesios 15001
to negotiate with the Pechenegs who were encamped at Markella (between Goloe and Diampolis) Μαρκέλλαν. Anna Komnene 218.59
Marmara
was caught in a storm while sailing towards the Sea of Marmara τὴν Προποντίδα. Bryennios 201.4
Mesampela
camped for the siege of Nicaea at Pelekanos near Mesampela Μεσαμπέλων. Anna Komnene 325.98
Mesanakta (Phrygia)
took Mesanakta (just before capturing Philomelion) Μεσάνακτα. Anna Komnene 473.22
Mesolimna (near Thessalonike)
confirmed by chrysobull to the children of
Leon 177
Kephalas (
Anonymi 177
,
Nikephoros 160
) the proasteion of Mesolimna (near Thessalonike) Μεσολίμνων. Lavra 262.57
confirmed to
Leon 177
in a chrysobull full possession of the estate of Mesolimna (near Thessalonike) τῶν Μεσολιμνίων. Lavra 247.28, 262.38
granted to
Leon 177
the proasteion of Mesolimna (near Thessalonike) τὰ Μεσόλιμνα. Lavra 246.7, 262.38
Methymna (Lesbos)
sent vessels with a large force to defend Methymna Μήθυμνα. Anna Komnene 222.83
Mikra Nikaia
He redistributed booty back to its owners at Mikra Nikaia Μικρὰν Νίκαιαν. Anna Komnene 293.71
Miskoura (near Nicaea)
in trying to counter small Turkish incursions, visited Miskoura Μίσκουραν. Anna Komnene
Moglena (Macedonia)
settled Pechengs in the theme of Moglena (Macedonia) τὸ τῶν Μογλένων θέμα. Zonaras 18.23.6
Moliskos (near Kastoria)
carried small boats to attack Kastoria on waggons from Moliskos Μολισκοῦ. Anna Komnene 168.24
Mosynopolis (Thrace)
met and imprisoned the Manichaeans at Mosynopolis Μοσυνούπολιν. Anna Komnene 170.83
Neokastron (near Philippopolis)
he founded Neokastron as a new town for converted Manichaeans, also known as Alexioupolis Νεόκαστρον. Anna Komnene 495.96
Nicaea
advanced again from Nikomedeia to Nicaea Νίκαιαν. Anna Komnene 469.68
in countering the scouts of
Monolykos 101
, he moved rapidly in the area around Nicaea Νίκαιαν. Anna Komnene 465.48
received from the Franks Nicaea Νικαίᾳ. Zonaras 18.23.16-17
was handed back by the Franks (Crusaders) Nicaea τὴν Νίκαιαν. Glykas 621.12
Nicaea: lake
gave the crusaders boats which were dragged to the lake lacus. Albert of Aachen II.32
Nikomedeia
had a fortification built to counter the Turkish occupation of Nikomedeia Νικομήδους. Anna Komnene 191.48-49
on his way from Ankyra to Constantinople with his brother (
Isaakios 61
) he crossed the Sangarios and advanced towards Nikomedeia τὴν Νικομήδους. Bryennios 157.30
sent the Flemish knights he had received from the count of Flanders (
Robert 62
) to Nikomedeia τῆς Νικομήδους. Anna Komnene 222.66
withdrew to rest and feed his men and animals around Nikomedeia Νικομήδειαν. Anna Komnene 466.77
Nis (Naissus)
to defend against the Cumans, stationed troops in the theme of Nis Νίσου. Anna Komnene 454.21
Ohrid
after spending a time in the Babagora retired to Ohrid Ἀχρίδα. Anna Komnene 140.21
fled from the battle-site at Ioannina, arriving in Ohrid Ἀχρίδας. Anna Komnene 151.12
rested at Ohrid Ἀχρίδι. Anna Komnene 142.42
Ozolimne (Chalkidike)
settled many Huns (Uzes) in a certain area and this area became known consequently as Ozolimne (Chalkidike) Ὀζολίμνη. Anna Komnene 217.26
after his defeat by the Pechenegs, the Cumans blockaded them at Ozolimne ᾿Οζολίμνη. Anna Komnene 217.20-218.49
Pantelion (Leros)
granted to
Christodoulos 101
half of the kastron of Pantelion (Leros) Παντέλιον. Patmos: Acts 1.45.47-48, 2.51.6
Papikion, Mount
pitched camp near the foothills of Papikion, Mount τοῦ ὄρους τοῦ Παπυκίου. Zonaras 18.26.9
Parthenion (Leros)
granted by imperial chrysobull to
Christodoulos 101
full ownership of the estate of Parthenion (Leros) ἐν τῇ νήσῳ Λέρῳ, τοῦ τε Παρμενίου καὶ τοῦ Τεμενίου. Patmos: Testament 81
granted to
Christodoulos 101
the proasteion of Parthenion (Leros) Παρθένιον. Patmos: Acts 1.45.47, 2.51.7
Patmos
exempted from the strateia the epoikoi of Patmos Πάτμον. Patmos: Acts 2.77.3
gave to
Christodoulos 101
the island of Patmos Πάτμον. Patmos: Codicil 88
granted to
Christodoulos 101
the entire island of Patmos Πάτμον. Patmos: Acts 2.38.378, 77.3
grantedby imperial chrysobull to
Christodoulos 101
full ownership of Patmos Πάτμος. Patmos: Testament 81
was begged by
Christodoulos 101
to grant his wish about Patmos Πάτμου. Patmos: Typikon 65
was requested by
Christodoulos 101
and granted to him the island of Patmos Πάτμον. Patmos: Acts 1.59
Patmos: Theologos
granted an exkousseia on 3 ships belonging to the monastery of Theologos τοῦ Θεολόγου. Patmos: Acts 2.91.1, 116.17
Pelekanos
to observe all sides in the siege of Nicaea, he took up position at Pelekanos Πελεκάνος. Anna Komnene 321.44
Peristerai (Chalkidike)
exempted Lavra from all fiscal obligations on its former proasteion of Peristerai (Chalkidike) Περιστερῶν. Lavra 304.84
Peritheorion (Thrace)
captured the garrison of Basilakes (
Nikephoros 61
) at Peritheorion (Thrace) τῷ περιθεωρίῳ. Attaleiates: History 299.8-9 / 214.5
vanquished Basilakios (
Nikephoros 61
)'s garrison at Peritheorion (Thrace) τῷ Περιθεωρίῳ. Skylitzes Continuatus 183.5
Petritzos
to defend against the Cumans, stationed troops at Petritzos Πετριτζόν. Anna Komnene 454.20-21
Pharmakos (Aegean)
granted to the monastery of Pantepoptes the island of Pharmakos (Aegean) τὴν Φαρμακόν. Patmos: Acts 1.44.16
granted to the sekreton of the Myrelaion the island of Pharmakos (Aegean) (ταῦτα). Patmos: Acts 1.44.18
Philea (Thrace)
ordered mercenaries to be stationed on the line from Athyras to Philea (a village on the Black Sea) Φιλέα. Anna Komnene 309.74
Philippi (Macedonia)
was met by imperial emmissaries between Amphipolis and Philippi Φιλίππων. Anna Komnene 34.90
Philippopolis
at rumours of an invasion by
Konstantinos 102
, he went to Philippopolis Φιλιππούπολιν. Anna Komnene 252.15
came to Philippopolis Φιλιππούπολιν. Zonaras 18.26.10
chased away the Pechenegs and returned to Philippopolis τὴν Φιλίππου. Bryennios 299.20-21
left Adrianople when he learnt of a Pecheneg attack and went to Philippopolis τὴν Φιλίππου...πόλιν. Bryennios 299.15-16
opposed the Pechenegs with ambushes rather than with a direct military assault when they had taken Philippopolis Φιλιππούπολιν. Anna Komnene 219.85
spent the whole of spring and summer dealing with the Paulicians at Philippopolis Φιλιππούπολιν. Glykas 623.15
to defend against the Cumans, stationed troops at Philippopolis Φιλιππούπολιν. Anna Komnene 454.20
Philokales (ford near Lebounion)
crossed to his new camp at Lebounion via the ford of Philokales Φιλοκάλου. Anna Komnene 245.94
Philomelion (Asia Minor)
asked God to choose the goal of his campaign, between Ikonion and Philomelion Φιλομήλιον. Anna Komnene 471.57
conducted his army and many non-combatants past Philomelion Φιλομήλιον. Anna Komnene 481.92
on his way to help crusaders in Antioch, was camped at Philomelion (Asia Minor) Finiminis. William of Tyre bk. 6, 10.17-21
stormed Philomelion Φιλομήλιον. Anna Komnene 473.23
turned back from the crusade at Philomelion Finiminis. Albert of Aachen IV.40
Pisa
wrote letters to places where
Bohemond 61
had gone to make propaganda against him, especially Pisa Πίσσαν. Anna Komnene 359.21
Pithekas (Asia Minor)
crossed the bridge near Pithekas Πιθηκᾶν. Anna Komnene 469.76
Plabitza
on the way to Larissa, made camp at Plabitza Πλαβίτζαν. Anna Komnene 154.25
Pliskova
moved the army from the Bitzina river to Pliskova Πλίσκοβαν. Anna Komnene 209.73
Polybotos
immediately left Constantinople for Rousion on hearing that the Pechenegs were encamped at Polybotos Πολυβοτόν. Anna Komnene 227.37-38
wanted to go on to Ikonion, via Polybotos Πολυβοτόν. Anna Komnene 471.46
Pontos
was sent against
Roussel 61
and arrived at Amaseia having been through the Paphlagonian Pontos τὸν ἐν Παφλαγονίᾳ Πόντον. Bryennios 185.8
Preslav (Great)
was advised to secure a base for guerilla warfare at Preslav (Great) Μεγάλην Πρισθλάβαν. Anna Komnene 210.18
Princes' Islands: Prinkipo
was probably banished together with his mother (
Anna 61
Dalassene) and brothers to the island of Prinkipo τοῦ Πρίγκιπος. Bryennios 131.25-26
Raidestos (Thrace)
exiled
Symeon 118
to Raidestos Ῥαιδεστόν. Anna Komnene 182.36
Rebenikon (near Larissa)
on his way to an ambush, passed through Rebenikon ῾Ρεβένικον. Anna Komnene 157.87
Rousion (Thrace)
engaged the Pechenegs but was defeated by them at Rousion (Thrace) Ῥουσίου. Anna Komnene 227.45
heard that the Pechenegs were encamped at Polybotos and immediately left Constantinople for Rousion (Thrace) Ῥούσιον. Anna Komnene 227.37
Sagoudaous (near the Lake of Nicaea)
after a victory, occupied Sagoudaous Σαγουδάους. Anna Komnene 465.38
Sangarios (river)
on his way from Ankyra to Constantinople with his brother (
Isaakios 61
) he crossed the Sangarios τὸν Σαγγάριον. Bryennios 157.30
Santabaris (Phrygia)
He sent out
Eustathios 102
and
Michael 294
from Santabaris Σαντάβαριν. Anna Komnene 470.16
Schiza (Thrace)
camped at the village of Schiza (Thrace) τὰ Σχιζά. Anna Komnene 72.35
Sely(m)bria (Thrace)
encamped but then withdrew from Sely(m)bria (Thrace) ἐν Σηλυβρίᾳ. Skylitzes Continuatus 175.1
retreated hastily to Constantinople with his troops from Sely(m)bria (Thrace) ἐν Σηλυμβρίᾳ. Attaleiates: History 250.20 / 181.5
Serdica (Bulgaria)
marched against the Pechenegs and advanced past Serdica (Bulgaria) τὴν Σαρδικήν. Bryennios 299.18
Sidera (Haimos)
He killed and captured Cuman fugitives at the Sidera Σιδηρᾶν Κλεισούραν. Anna Komnene 295.46
was eager to attack the Pechenegs and so moved his troops across the Sidera Σιδηρᾶν. Anna Komnene 208.68
Sinope
sent
Siaous 15001
and
Konstantinos 15019
to recapture Sinope Σινώπης. Anna Komnene 188.35
Skopje (Macedonia)
en route for Lipenion, stopped at Skopje Σκόπια. Anna Komnene 266.63
Skoutarion (near Adrianople)
ordered his army to gather at Skoutarion Σκουτάριον. Anna Komnene 294.27
Slopimos (Macedonia)
in preparing to fight
Bohemond 61
, he went from Thessalonike to Slopimos Σλοπίμου. Anna Komnene 369.34
Soudaga (Macedonia)
was probably the emperor who granted to
Symbatios 101
the proasteion of Soudaga (Macedonia) Σουδάγα. Iveron 2.154.7
Sthlanitza (Macedonia)
ordered his western commanders to travel immediately to Sthlanitza Σθλανίτζης. Anna Komnene 364.70
Strougai
travelled from Ioannina to Ohrid via Strougai τῶν Στρουγῶν. Anna Komnene 151.12
Stroumitza (Macedonia)
campaigned against the Serbs and marched through the theme of Stroumitza (Macedonia) τῆς Στρουμπίτζης. Eleousa: Acts 34.18
in preparing to fight
Bohemond 61
, he went from Thessalonike to Stroumitsa Στρούμπιτζαν. Anna Komnene 369.33
on his way to subdue Basilakes (
Nikephoros 61
) he crossed the passes between the Black Mountain and Stroumitza (Macedonia) Στρουμπίτζης. Bryennios 285.12
Strymon
on his way to subdue Basilakes (
Nikephoros 61
) he crossed the Strymon τὸν Στρύμονα. Bryennios 285.11
Ta Adrinou (Thrace)
confirmed by chrysobull to the children of
Leon 177
Kephalas (
Anonymi 177
,
Nikephoros 160
) the klasma of 334 modioi at Ta Adrinou (Thrace) τοῦ κλάσματος τῶν τριακοσίων τριάκοντα τεσσάρων μοδίων. Lavra 262.56-57
Taurokomos (Thrace)
watched the Pechenegs as they wintered at Taurokomos Ταυρόκωμον. Anna Komnene 220.19
Temenia (Leros)
granted by imperial chrysobull to
Christodoulos 101
full ownership of the estate of Temenia (Leros) ἐν τῇ νήσῳ Λέρῳ, τοῦ τε Παρμενίου καὶ τοῦ Τεμενίου. Patmos: Testament 81
granted to
Christodoulos 101
the proasteion of Temenia (Leros) Τεμένια, Τεμένιον. Patmos: Acts 1.45.47, 2.51.7
Tepeia (valley at Akrokos)
won the battle of Akrokos in the valley of Tepeia Τέπειαν. Anna Komnene 446.79
Thessalonike
came to the Vardar river where it split in two in the region of Thessalonike Θεσσαλονίκῃ. Anna Komnene 28.36
came to Thessalonike Θεσσαλονίκην. Zonaras 18.19.19
encamped at some distance froom Thessalonike Θεσσαλονίκης. Skylitzes Continuatus 183.7
engaged in battle with Basilakes (
Nikephoros 61
) near Thessalonike τῇ Θεσσαλονίκῃ. Glykas 617.12
moved from Larissa to Thessalonike Θεσσαλονίκην. Anna Komnene 160.11
pitched his camp on the other side of the river Vardar, at a distance from Thessalonike τῆς Θεσσαλονίκης. Attaleiates: History 299.13-14 / 214.9
pitched his camp outside Thessalonike τῇ πόλει. Bryennios 295.13
received at Thessalonike a message that things were going badly for
Georgios 61
Θεσσαλονίκην. Anna Komnene 127.42
spent some time in the city and then left with many trophies from Thessalonike τῇ πόλει. Bryennios 297.4-7
was residing in Thessalonike Θεσσαλονίκῃ. Zonaras 18.25.6
was sent against
Nikephoros 61
and marched towards Thessalonike τῆς Θεσσαλονίκης. Attaleiates: History 299.8 / 214.4
Thessalonike: Acropolis
ordered his men to capture the Acropolis τοῦ φρουρίου. Attaleiates: History 300.7 / 214.21
Thessalonike: Hagios Demetrios
dreamed of a prophecy of victory and promised, if true, a pilgrimage to the church of Hagios Demetrios τοῦ ἱεροῦ τεμένους τοῦ μεγαλομάρτυρος Δημητρίου. Anna Komnene 155.58
Thrace
set up camp in Thrace Θρᾴκην. Anna Komnene 19.54
Thrakesion
stationed a defensive force in Thrakesion Θρᾳκησίου. Anna Komnene 435.37
Triaditza (Serdica, Bulgaria)
to defend against the Cumans, stationed troops at Triaditza (Serdica, Bulgaria) Τριαδίτζαν. Anna Komnene 454.21
Trikala
visited the gardens of Delphinas and reached Trikala Τρίκαλα. Anna Komnene 155.29
Tzechlianes (Chalkidike)
exempted Lavra from all fiscal obligations on its former proasteion of Tzechlianes (Chalkidike) τῶν Τζεχλιάνων. Lavra 304.84
Tzouroulos
defeated Pechenegs twice near Tzouroulos Τζούρουλος. Anna Komnene 232.19
met up with
Georgios 61
and the troops at Tzouroulos Τζουρουλόν. Anna Komnene 70.60
Vardar
came to the the river Vardar τὸν ποταμὸν Βαρδάρην. Anna Komnene 28.33
collected troops for a new attack against
Bohemond 61
at the river Vardar Βαρδάρην. Anna Komnene 151.14
encamped near Thessalonike beyond the river Vardar Βαρδαρίου. Skylitzes Continuatus 183.9
pitched his camp at a distance from Thessalonike, on the other side of the river called Vardar τοῦ λεγομένου Βαρδαρίου. Attaleiates: History 299.15-16 / 214.10
pitched his camp between the old river bed and the new course of the Vardar Βαρδάριος. Bryennios 285.14
told his captains to harrass
Baldwin 51
as far as river Vardar Bardarium. William of Tyre bk. 2, 13.32
Veljusa (Macedonia)
granted a chrysobull to the monastery of the Theotokos at Veljusa (Macedonia) τῆς Ἐλεούσης. Eleousa: Acts 26.10
stopped to pray at the monastery of the Theotokos at Veljusa (Macedonia) τῆς Ἐλεούσης. Eleousa: Acts 34.20-21
Venice
wrote letters to places where
Bohemond 61
had gone to make propaganda against him, especially Venice Βενετίαν. Anna Komnene 359.21
Venice: St Mark's
benefited many Venetian churches with gifts, especially St Mark's τοῦ εὐαγγελιστοῦ ἀποστόλου Μάρκου. Anna Komnene 178.30
Vidyne (near Danube)
To counter a Cuman invasion, he went to Vidyne Βιδύνην. Anna Komnene 458.49
West
was megas domestikos of the West Δύσεως.
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was megas domestikos of the West Δύσεως.
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Occupation/Vocation
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Possession
(2)
A pet lion
leonem domitum. Albert of Aachen VIII.4
Many properties
πολλῶν κτήσεων δωρεαῖς ἐφιλοφρονήσατο. Bryennios 297.24-25
Religion
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Eunuchs
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