Certainty: 2 Information reached Romanos IV at Mantzikert that Alp Arslan had fled to Baghdad
The whereabouts of the sultan were unknown. The presence of his peace envoys must have raised suspicions, but Romanos IV also had credible information in a letter from Leon Diabatenos that Alp Arslan had learnt about his campaign and, fearing his force, had left Persia and retreated to Babylon. His arrival at Mantzikert was an unpleasant surprise
1098
Certainty: 3 Kale, widow of Symbatios Pakourianos, made her will & bequeathed Radolibos to Iveron
Kale, widow of Symbatios Pakourianos, made an elaborate will, with bequests to more than 30 persons and to Iviron. Most of those receiving bequests were her kin, but other members of the household, including servants, received gifts of lower value. Many bequests involve money, but decorated bowls, fabrics and a book were also given. At the lower social levels, for example her manumitted slaves of both sexes, animals played a major part. The bequest of Radolibos to Iviron would soon involve the detailed documentation of the village
Certainty: 3 Will of Kale, widow of Symbatios Pakourianos: executors & witnesses Certainty: 3