Manuel was welcomed to Hungary by the Hungarian populace, & saved a boat in crossing the Danube
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MANUEL I (1143-1180) (1161-1180)
1164
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Dates:
1164
Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (
Manuel 1
)
In crossing the Danube he jumped into the river to save an overloaded boat, supporting it on his shoulder at a moment of crisis till others came to his aid (:)
Kinnamos 221.11-222.4
After crossing the Danube he went and camped at Pagatzion, the metropolis of Sirmion, where a huge crowd of inhabitants came out to serve as his guard; the next day he learned that
Stephanos 53
was near and prepared for battle (:)
Kinnamos 222.4-10
Was welcomed in Hungarian territory by priests and people singing hymns. Went to cross the Danube and advanced by the island (?) into the interior (:)
τὴν ἐνταῦθά τε νῆσον παρελθών ... Kinnamos 221.1-11