Michael Psellos appointed proedros of the philosophers by Konstantinos IX
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KONSTANTINOS IX (1042-1055)
1047: Konstantinos IXs innovations in law & philosophy
1047
Summary:
At a similar time to the foundation of the school of law with a nomophylax, Psellos was appointed as proedros of the philosophers. He was congratulated by Ioannes Mauropous
Dates:
1047
Emperor Konstantinos IX Monomachos (
Konstantinos 9
)
After his victory over the Rus' he took care of the state, founded a School of Law and appointed a Guardian of the Law at its head (
Michael 61
), was concerned with philosophy and appointed a Proedros of the Philosophers (
Anonymus 5041
) (:)
τῶν πολιτικῶν πραγμάτων ἡδέως ἀντείχετο Attaleiates: History 21.15-20 / 17.18-22
Michael Psellos (named Konstantinos till tonsure in 1054) (
Michael 61
)
Was appointed Proedros of the Philosophers by
Konstantinos 9
Monomachos (:)
πρόεδρον τῶν φιλοσόφων προχειρισάμενος Attaleiates: History 21.19-20 / 17.21-22
Was sent a letter by
Ioannes 289
Mauropous congratulating him for his appointment to a teaching chair and offering his help (:)
τὴν τοῦ διδασκαλικοῦ παράληψιν θρόνου Mauropous: Letters 99-101