Michael Italikos wrote speeches & letters to Nikephoros Bryennios, who replied splendidly

Summary:
Michael Italikos wrote a conventional encomium of Nikephoros Bryennios the kaisar (who was away, probably in central Anatolia), stressing his learning as well as his warlike skills. Michael also praised the [lost] letters sent by Nikephoros in reply, including one which he himself read to a theatron, to an enthusiastic reception 
Dates:
1132 (Uncertain) 
Michael Italikos, man of letters (Michael 20130)
  • He wrote a conventional encomium of Nikephoros 117, who was away, probably in central Anatolia, stressing his learning as well as his warlike skills (:) Italikos 142.1-144.18
  • He praised the [lost] letters sent by Nikephoros 117 in reply, including one which he himself read to a theatron, to an enthusiastic reception (:) Italikos 152.1-154.14
Nikephoros Bryennios, kaisar, husband of Anna Komnene (Nikephoros 117)
  • During his absence on campaign (probably in central Anatolia), he received an encomium from Michael 20130, which praised his broad learning as well as his military skills (:) Italikos 142.1-144.18
  • He had written letters in reply to Michael 20130, which were much praised; one was read by Michael to a theatron, to the great enthusiasm of those present (:) Italikos 152.1-154.14