Andronikos (I), after failure in Cilicia, was appointed doux of Nis & Branicevo, with Kastoria also

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Dates:
1153 
Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos (Andronikos 1)
  • On his return from Antioch he suffered no loss in esteem and importance — though (it was said) the emperor Manuel 1 privately condemned him for negligence; but in public he received gifts and praise, and was appointed doux (:) Kinnamos 124.14-22
Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (Manuel 1)
  • When his cousin Andronikos 1 returned from Antioch, he did not reduce his status, though rumoured to have condemned his negligence in private; in public he praised him and promoted him to doux, granting him possession of Kastoria (:) Kinnamos 124.13-22