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Aikaterine of Bulgaria, wife of Isaakios I Komnenos (Aikaterine 101)

Though she stood beside him, Isaakios 1 preferred Konstantinos 10 whose character prevailed over nature; he entrusted the empire and his loved ones to Konstantinos, with their consent: in association with Ioannes 63, Anonymus 7034, Maria 101 (:) τῶν περιεστηκότων ... τουτωνὶ Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.5-12
Isaakios 1 entrusted her and Maria 101 to Konstantinos 10 as a sacred trust (:) τὰς μὲν ἀνέπαφόν σοι παρακαταθήκην πιστεύω Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.22-5
She stood by Isaakios 1's bed, saying words of farewell and shedding parting tears; she urged him to go to the Great Palace and make any necessary decisions, lest his family share his misfortune and lose their happy royal life: in association with Maria 101, Ioannes 63, Anonymus 7034 (:) μὴ τὸ γένος ἀφήσει συνδυστυχήσαντας ἐκείνῳ τὴν εὐδαίμονα τῆς βασιλείας ζωήν Psellos: Chronographia VII 79.2-13
Isaakios 1 handed her over to Konstantinos 10: in association with Maria 101, Ioannes 63 (:) τὰ φίλτατα τούτῳ λαμπρῶς ἐγχειρίζει, γυναῖκα Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 9.5-6
She led the dirges and Maria 101 wailed in response, weeping more mournfully in repsonse to her (:) κατῆρχε δὲ τῶν θρήνων ἡ βασιλὶς Psellos: Chronographia VII 80.12-13

nephew of Isaakios I (Manuel Komnenos? Theodoros Dokeianos?) (Anonymus 7034)

He stood by Isaakios 1's bed, saying words of farewell and shedding parting tears; he urged him to go to the Great Palace and make any necessary decisions, lest his family share his misfortune and lose their happy royal life: in association with Aikaterine 101, Maria 101, Ioannes 63 (:) μὴ τὸ γένος ἀφήσει συνδυστυχήσαντας ἐκείνῳ τὴν εὐδαίμονα τῆς βασιλείας ζωήν Psellos: Chronographia VII 79.2-13
Though he stood beside him, Isaakios 1 preferred Konstantinos 10 whose character prevailed over nature; Isaakios entrusted the empire and his loved ones to Konstantinos, with their consent: in association with Ioannes 63, Aikaterine 101, Maria 101 (:) τῶν περιστηκότων ... τουτωνὶ Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.5-12
Isaakios 1 asked Konstantinos 10 to care for him: in association with Ioannes 63 (:) τῶν δὲ ἐγκελεύομαι φροντίζειν τε καὶ ἐπιμελεῖσθαι Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.22-5

Ioannes Komnenos, father of Alexios I (Ioannes 63)

His brother (Isaakios 1 Komnenos, who was about to abdicate and enter a monastery) did not appoint him to succeed him, but chose Konstantinos 10 Doukas instead (:) οὐ τὸν ὁμαίμονα Ἰωάννην Attaleiates: History 69.8-9 / 52.25-53.1
He was not proclaimed emperor by his brother (Isaakios 1) when the latter abdicated to become a monk (:) Skylitzes Continuatus 108.18
Though he stood beside him, Isaakios 1 preferred Konstantinos 10 whose character prevailed over nature; Isaakios entrusted the empire and his loved ones to Konstantinos with their consent: in association with Anonymus 7034, Aikaterine 101, Maria 101 (:) τῶν περιστηκότων ... τουτωνὶ Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.5-12
He stood by Isaakios 1's bed, saying words of farewell and shedding parting tears; he urged him to go to the Great Palace and make any necessary decisions, lest his family share his misfortune and lose their happy imperial life: in association with Aikaterine 101, Maria 101, Anonymus 7034 (:) μὴ τὸ γένος ἀφήσει συνδυστυχήσαντας ἐκείνῳ τὴν εὐδαίμονα τῆς βασιλείας ζωήν Psellos: Chronographia VII 79.2-13
Isaakios 1 asked Konstantinos 10 to care for him: in association with Anonymus 7034 (:) τῶν δὲ ἐγκελεύομαι φροντίζειν τε καὶ ἐπιμελεῖσθαι Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.22-5
Isaakios 1 handed him over to Konstantinos 10: in association with Aikaterine 101, Maria 101 (:) τὰ φίλτατα τούτῳ λαμπρῶς ἐγχειρίζει, γυναῖκα και θυγάτερα, καὶ ἀδελφόν Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 9.5-7

Emperor Isaakios I Komnenos (Isaakios 1)

Did not appoint as his successor his brother (Ioannes 63), nor his nephew (Manuel 61?), nor did he marry off his daughter (Maria 101), but appointed Konstantinos 10 Doukas, and although in ill health, retired to Stoudios (:) μοναχικοῖς ῥάκεσιν τὴν τοῦ Στουδίου καταλαμβάνει μονήν Attaleiates: History 69.8-16 / 52.25-53.5
Appointed as his successor Konstantinos 10 Doukas who had helped him in his bid for the throne, and not his own brother Ioannes 63, nor his nephew Theodoros 101 Dokeianos, and he did not give his daughter to marriage (Maria 101) (:) Skylitzes Continuatus 108.18-23
Seeing that his condition was worsening and that his brother (Ioannes 63) was adamant in his refusal of the throne, he summoned Konstantinos 10 Doukas to whom he presented his family and crowned him, before becoming a monk and withdrawing to Stoudios (:) τοὺς συγγενεῖς αὐτῷ παραθέμενος τῷ βασιλικῷ ταινιώματι στεφανοῖ, αὐτὸς πρότερον τῆς ἁλουργίδος τὸ ἀγγελικὸν ἀνταλλαξάμενος σχῆμα Bryennios 83.11-17
Faced with a life-threatening illness he decided to relinquish power, considered senators and military men, and in the end selected Konstantinos 10 Doukas over his own brothers, nephews and other relations (:) νοσήματι ἀθρόον κατασχεθεὶς κίνδυνον ἀπειλοῦντι καὶ προφανῆ ὄλεθρον Psellos Oratoria minora 17.12-21
Was embarked on a ship and carried from there to the palace; after a brief illness he was then despaired of, cut his hair and instead of the purple put on a rough garment, after appointing Konstantinos 10 Doukas emperor (:) Zonaras 18.7.7
He gained fresh strength (at Aikaterine 101's words) and immediately summoned Konstantinos 10 (:) ἀνερρώσθη γοῦν ἐπὶ τούτοις ὁ βασιλεύς Psellos: Chronographia VII 83.6-7
His life was nearly over and Konstantinos 10 would administer power and rule well, designated for this from above ...; Aikaterine 101 and Maria 101 he entrusted to Konstantinos and asked him to care for Ioannes 63 and Anonymus 7034 (:) τὸ μὲν οὖν ἐμὸν ὅπη κατέληξε καὶ εἰς βραχείας ἀναπνοὰς ἡ ζωὴ περιείληπται Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.18-25
When he was ill and close to death he recalled his agreement with Konstantinos 10 and also took the advice of Michael 61 on the matter ... he scorned his family and went full sail towards Konstantinos (:) ὅλοις δὲ ἱστίοις πρὸς ἐκεῖνον ἀπένευσεν Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 8.11-16
On the third day the fever had overrun its course a little, proving one of them was skilled, but Michael 61 was not quite accurate; some not too solid food was prepared for the patient, but as he was about to take it his fever suddenly blazed up (:) οὐκ ἔφθη προσιέμενος ταύτην, καὶ ἐκ τοῦ βάθους αὐτίκα ἐκκαίεται πυρετός Psellos: Chronographia VII 75.1-6
Aikaterine 101 asked if he pitied her: how could he leave the palace, leaving her a miserable widow and Maria 101 a wretched orphan; worse would follow - they would be carried off to far exile or worse and a pitiless man shed their blood (:) εἶτα δὴ οὐκ οἰκτείρεις τῆς ἐρημίας ἡμᾶς Psellos: Chronographia VII 82.12-20
It was midday and he was gripped by an attack of his illness, its climax harsher than others; thinking he was close to death he summoned Konstantinos 10 and made him emperor by his word, handing over all that was dearest to him (:) τὰ φίλτατα τούτῳ λαμπρῶς ἐγχειρίζει Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 9.2-6
Though Ioannes 63 and Anonymus 7034 stood beside him with Aikaterine 101 and Maria 101, he preferred Konstantinos 10 whose character prevailed over nature; he entrusted the empire and his loved ones to Konstantinos with their consent (:) οὐδὲ τούτων ἀκόντων, ἀλλὰ καὶ πάνυ βεβουλευμένων Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.5-12
Aikaterine 101 said that he would live on as a monk, or perhaps die nobly, but for her and Maria 101 a life more bitter than death remained (:) σὺ μὲν ἐπιβιώσεις τῷ μετασχηματισμῷ, ἢ ἀποβιώσεις ἐν καλῷ ἴσως Psellos: Chronographia VII 82.20-2
He handed over Aikaterine 101, Maria 101 and Ioannes 63 to Konstantinos 10 (:) τὰ φίλτατα τούτῳ λαμπρῶς ἐγχειρίζει, γυναῖκα και θυγάτερα, καὶ ἀδελφόν Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 9.5-7
He said his choice of Konstantinos 10 was not a new idea nor did his illness compel it, but after he was chosen emperor he considered Konstantinos better and more suited to the task and subsequent comparison proved him more like an emperor (:) ... τοῖς ἄλλοις σε κατὰ μέρος συγκρίνων ἁπάσαις ψήφοις τῶν πάντων ἐτίθουν βασιλικώτερον Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.12-18
When Aikaterine 101 failed to persuade him, she asked him to make his successor one well disposed to him and kindly, who would preserve his honour while he lived and who might be as a son to her (:) ὅπως ἂν καὶ σοὶ τὸ ἀξίωμα συντηρήσειε ζήσαντι Psellos: Chronographia VII 83.1-5
He did not yet give Konstantinos 10 the insignia of power: the prospect was in a promise (:) ἦν ἐν ἐπαγγελίαις τὸ πρόβλημα Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 9.7-9
At the end of his reign, as he was dying from wasting diseases, he crowned Konstantinos 10 as successor; Konstantinos had provided him with plentiful funds and had shared in his previous rebellion (:) ... ὡς ὑπανοίξαντα πολλὰς αὐτῷ χρηματοθήκας ... Manasses, Chronicle 6303-6307

Emperor Konstantinos X Doukas (Konstantinos 10)

Having been a close associate of Isaakios 1 Komnenos during the latter's struggle for the throne, he was appointed emperor by Isaakios 1 who abdicated (:) βασιλέα προχειρισάμενος...τὸν πρόεδρον Κωνσταντῖνον τὸν Δούκαν Attaleiates: History 69.9-12 / 52.26-53.2
Was summoned by Isaakios 1 who presented to him his family and crowned him emperor, and immediately took measures for justice to prevail in the empire (:) εὐθὺς ἔσπευσε πλεονεξίαν μὲν ἀνελεῖν, μετριότητα δὲ καὶ δικαιοσύνην εἰσενεγκεῖν Bryennios 83.12-22
Appointed by Isaakios 1 Komnenos to succeed him, he was crowned in the palace and reigned for 7 years and 6 months (on November 23 of the 13th indiction in the year 6568:νοεμβρίῳ κγ ´, ἰνδικτιῶνος ιγ ´, ἔτους ,ςφξη ´) Kleinchroniken 52.1, 143.72, 160.15-17, 167.18, 170.2
Was raised to the throne in a wondrous manner by the Lord, and not as a result of his own actions or plans, when Isaakios 1 fell ill and selected him among military men, senators and even over his own brothers, nephews and other relations (:) τῷ βασιλείω με κατεκόσμησε στέμματι Psellos Oratoria minora 16.3-17.21
Was appointed emperor by Isaakios 1 (:) Zonaras 18.7.7
Isaakios 1 did not yet give him the insignia of power: the prospect remained a promise (:) ἦν ἐν ἐπαγγελίαις τὸ πρόβλημα Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 9.7-9
When he was summoned to Isaakios 1 who was apparently breathing his last, he stood blushing, his eyes filled with his usual modesty, his hands beneath his robe as was his habit (:) ἐρυθριάσας καὶ ὑποπλησθεὶς τὰ ὄμματα τῆς συνήθους αἰδοῦς Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.1-5
Though Ioannes 63 and Anonymus 7034 stood beside him with Aikaterine 101 and Maria 101, Isaakios 1 preferred him, as his character prevailed over nature; Isaakios entrusted the empire and his loved ones to him with their consent (:) ἡ σὴ γνώμη τὴν φύσιν νικᾷ Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.5-12
He was afraid not only because of his lost hope but also for the consequent misfortune and suspicion; abandoning others he sought Michael 61's counsel, recalling their old friendship and not hesitating to follow anything he wished or did (:) ἐδεδίει γὰρ οὐκ ἐπὶ τῇ ἀποτυχίᾳ μόνον, ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐπὶ τῇ μετὰ ταῦτα δυσπραγίᾳ καὶ ὑποψίᾳ Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 10.4-9
When Isaakios 1 was ill and close to death he recalled his agreement with him and also took the advice of Michael 61 on the matter ...; Isaakios scorned his family and went full sail towards him (:) ὅλοις δὲ ἱστίοις πρὸς ἐκεῖνον ἀπένευσεν Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 8.11-16
Isaakios 1 said (his choice of him) was not a new idea nor did his illness compel it, but after he had been chosen emperor he considered Konstantinos better and more suited to the task, and subsequent comparison proved him more kingly (:) αὐτόν σε καλλίονα ὑπελάμβανον καὶ προσήκοντα μᾶλλον τῷ σχήματι Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.12-18
It was midday and Isaakios 1 was gripped by an attack of his illness, its climax harsher than others; thinking himself close to death he summoned Konstantinos, made him emperor by his word and handed over all that was dearest to him (:) βασιλέα ποιεῖται τῷ ῥήματι Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 9.2-6
Isaakios 1 handed over Aikaterine 101, Maria 101, Ioannes 63 and the rest of his family to him (:) τὰ φίλτατα τούτῳ λαμπρῶς ἐγχειρίζει, γυναῖκα και θυγάτερα, καὶ ἀδελφὸν καὶ τὸ λοιπὸν γένος Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 9.5-7
At the end of the reign of Isaakios 1, as he was dying from wasting diseases, he crowned Konstantinos as his successor; Konstantinos had provided him with plentiful funds and had shared in his previous rebellion (:) ... ὡς ὑπανοίξαντα πολλὰς αὐτῷ χρηματοθήκας ... Manasses, Chronicle 6303-6307

Manuel Komnenos, eldest brother of Alexios I (Manuel 61)

He might be the nephew whom Isaakios 1 Komnenos did not appoint as his successor at the time of his abdication, chosing Konstantinos 10 Doukas instead; however Theodoros 101 Dokeianos is more likely (:) οὐ τὸν ἀδελφιδοῦν Attaleiates: History 69.9 / 52.26

Maria Komnene, daughter of Isaakios I Komnenos (Maria 101)

Her father (Isaakios 1) did not marry her off when he was about to chose his successor to the throne, but appointed Konstantinos 10 Doukas instead (:) οὐκ ἄνδρα προσζεύξας τῇ θυγατρί Attaleiates: History 69.9-10 / 52.25-53.2
She was not given to marriage by her father (Isaakios 1) when the latter abdicated to become a monk (:) Skylitzes Continuatus 108.19-20
Isaakios 1 handed her over to Konstantinos 10: in association with Aikaterine 101, Ioannes 63 (:) τὰ φίλτατα τούτῳ λαμπρῶς ἐγχειρίζει, γυναῖκα καὶ θυγάτερα Psellos: Chronographia VII 9.5-7
Though she stood beside him, Isaakios 1 preferred Konstantinos 10 whose character prevailed over nature; he entrusted the empire and his loved ones to Konstantinos with their consent: in association with Ioannes 63, Anonymus 7034, Aikaterine 101 (:) τῶν περιστηκότων ... τουτωνὶ Psellos: Chronographia VII 89.5-12

Michael Psellos (named Konstantinos till tonsure in 1054) (Michael 61)

When Isaakios 1 was ill and close to death he recalled his agreement with Konstantinos 10 and also took Psellos' advice on the matter, ...; Isaakios scorned his family and went full sail towards Konstantinos (:) σύμβουλον δὲ κἀμὲ πρὸς τὸ πρᾶγμα λαβών Psellos: Chronographia VIIa 8.11-16

Theodoros Dokeianos (Theodoros 101)

He was not proclaimed emperor by his uncle (Isaakios 1) when the latter abdicated to become a monk (:) Skylitzes Continuatus 108.18-19

Isaakios Komnenos after hesitations appointed Konstantinos (X) Doukas as successor

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