He had returned to Constantinople, making it essential for Georgios 25002 to come to the capital to lobby him
Tornikes, Georgios 158.22-23, 161.4-6
The idol of Constantinople
Constantinopolitanum idolum. Odo of Deuil 76, 90
He was young and passionate, dedicated to a life of dissolution and luxury, committed to banquets and parties; he behaved just as he was was prompted to behave by his youthful exuberance and his vulgar passions
His supremacy in argument was granted by all, even the impartial; good at putting his point of view effectively, whatever the subject, despite spending most of his time at war
(He helped to carry the stone of Christ's Deposition from the Cross from Damalis to Constantinople) since he was excessively modest in such matters and enjoyed offering humble service in such cases
He grew up tall, strong and handsome, with a charm, physical appearance and endurance appropriate for an emperor
... καὶ τὸ μέγεθος καὶ τὸ κάλλος .... Italikos 281.21-282.19
Doctrinal (?) expert for the church
ἐπιστημονάρχης τῆς ἐκκλησίας. Council of 1157 322
Though very young, he had wisdom far beyond his years; as a fighter he was venturesome and in dangers undaunted and high-spirited, decisive in joining battle
In complexion, he was certainly not fair, nor really dark-skinned, like those who are always out in the hot sun; he had a handsome swarthiness rather than pale skin
In his early years he was financially honest, generous, merciful, a virtuous ruler with an innocent and guileless soul - as those alive then would later bear witness - but these attitudes were only short-lived
He was almost identical in age and stature to Louis 101, though the two differed in clothes and manners
Erant fere coaevi et coaequales, solis moribus et vestitu dissimiles. Odo of Deuil 58
Was not yet of age to rule in Constantinople at the time when his father Ioannes 2 wished to send away his brothers (Alexios 103, Andronikos 109, Isaakios 103) to rule (?) over Rome, Jerusalem and other territories
ὡς ἀτελοῦς ὄντος βασιλεύειν. Kleinchroniken 58.2
Realising from his military experience where Masud 17001 was on the battlefield (for he was outstandingly acute over such issues)
On all-night hunts he wore a breastplate against the plots of Isaakios 103 and Ioannes 293, with the physique to hunt bears and wild boars, usually with a spear on foot
Acquired a universal reputation for generosity and magnificence
το ἐλευθέριον αὐτοῦ καὶ μεγαλοπρεπές .... Kinnamos 33.11-12
Komnenos
Κομνηνοῦ. Kleinchroniken 146.80, 146.83, 171.2
Κομνηνός. Kinnamos 3.6
Κομνηνοῦ. Council of 1147 307
Κομνηνοῦ. Council of 1157 316
Κομνηνοῦ. Sakkos (1166) 120.10-11
'Ayn Tab (Syria)
received from Beatrice 4001 'Ayn Tab and at least five other places, giving her an annuity in return Hantab. William of Tyre bk. 17, 16.41
Abydos
on his way from Asia to Danube crossed to Kallipolis via the strait of Abydos ᾿Αβύδου ... πορθμόν. Kinnamos 201.20-23
Adrianople (Lykaonia)
passed by Adrianople (Lykaonia) ῾Αδριανούπολιν. Kinnamos 42.3
Aeironesion (Sazan island)
was delayed by a destructive storm near Ἀειρρονήσιον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 89.62
Akrounos
won a battle at Akrounos ᾿Ακρουνοῦ (Καλογραίας βουνός). Kinnamos 40.17-20
Amaseia
expected the defection of Amaseia ᾿Αμάσεια. Kinnamos 293.6-7
Anazarbos
captured Anazarbos ᾿Ανάζαρβον. Kinnamos 180.14
was proclaimed emperor near Anazarbos Ἀνάβαρζα. Italikos 290.15-16
Anchialos
ordered ships into the Danube via Anchialos ᾿Αγχιάλου. Kinnamos 93.6-8
Antioch (on the Orontes)
did all he could in the time available to settle matters at Antioch Ἀντιόχειαν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 50.53
gave the king of Jerusalem an unyielding reply over Antioch (on the Orontes) Kinnamos 237.18-238.1
in support of his plans to take over Edessa, sent ambassadors to Antioch Antiochiam. William of Tyre bk. 17, 16.12
theatrically humiliated Renaud 17001 at Antioch (on the Orontes) ᾿Αντιόχειαν. Kinnamos 182.11-183.6
Antioch on the Maiander
was blamed for allowing Turks refuge in Antioch on the Maiander Antiochiae nomen habens diminutivum. Odo of Deuil 112
Antioch: Hagios Petros basilica
ended his triumphal procession at the church of Hagios Petros ᾿Αντιοχέων ... τὸν Πέτρου τοῦ ἀποστόλου ... νεών. Kinnamos 187.16
Apameia (Bithynia)
two days after a polo accident went to Apameia (Bithynia) ᾿Απάμειαν. Kinnamos 265.1
Argos
issued a chrysobull containing the inventory for the bishopric of Argos Ἄργους. Kleinchroniken 228.4
Attaleia
left most of army to heal their horses near Attaleia τῆς ᾿Αττάλου. Kinnamos 179.13-15
was to have a portion including Attaleia ἡ ᾿Αττάλου. Kinnamos 23.2
Augouste
paused briefly at Augouste Αὐγούστῃ. Kinnamos 194.13
Avlon (Albania)
He moved his camp towards Italy, from Kerkyra to Avlon Αὐλῶνα. Niketas Choniates, Historia 89.52
Belegrada
crossed the Danube at Belegrada Βελέγραδα. Kinnamos 240.13
went on to Belegrada Βελέγραδα. Kinnamos 214.9-14
would fortify Belegrada Βελεγράδων. Kinnamos 10.15-18
Berroia (Macedonia)
wintered near Berroia (Macedonia) τῆς Βερροίας. Kinnamos 96.22, 133.16
Bithynia
raised an army from places in Rhyndakos and Bithynia Βιθυνίας. Kinnamos 294.8-9
Branicevo
went and camped at Branicevo Βρανιτζόβῃ. Kinnamos 117.14
Chios
sent enough troops to drive the Venetian raiders from Chios Χίον. Kinnamos 283.23-284.4
Chramon
to confuse the Hungarians massed the army opposite Chramon Χράμου. Kinnamos 240.10-11
Chrysopolis (Bithynia)
was taken by the emperor's gambroi (Anonymi 155) to Boukoleon from Chrysopolis (Bithynia) ἀπὸ Χρυσοπόλεως. Kleinchroniken 58.3
Cilicia
nearly arrived completely unexpectedly in Cilicia Κιλικίᾳ. Kinnamos 178.4-180.11
sent an army to secure the safety of Cilicia Κιλικίαν. Kinnamos 217.2
was to have a portion including Cilicia τὴν Κιλίκων. Kinnamos 23.1
Constantinople (8 sources)
Constantinople: Acropolis
held a triumphal procession to Hagia Sophia from the Acropolis ἀκροπόλεως. Kinnamos 249.10-11
planned a triumphal procession to Hagia Sophia from the Acropolis ἀκροπόλεως. Kinnamos 206.13
Constantinople: Blachernai
Deposed Kosmas 12 at a council in the Blachernai palace ἐν τῷ παλατίῳ τῶν Βλαχερνῶν. Council of 1147 307
held a council in the Blachernai palace ἐν τῷ παλατίῳ τῶν Βλαχερνῶν. Council of 1157 316
Constantinople: Boukoleon
was taken by the emperor's gambroi (Anonymi 155) from Chrysopolis across to Boukoleon εἰς τὸν Βουκολέοντα. Kleinchroniken 58.3
Constantinople: Great Palace
entered the Great Palace εἰς τὸ μέγαν Παλάτιον. Kleinchroniken 58.3
Constantinople: Great Palace, pronaos of church
held a meeting in the pronaos of a church in the Great Palace προνάῳ. Sakkos (1170) 341.21
Constantinople: Great Palace, throne-room of Manuel I
held meetings of councils in his new throne-room at the Great Palace πορφυρομανουηλάτου τρικλίνου. Sakkos (1166) 141.29-30, 153.15-16
Constantinople: Hagia Sophia
had a synodal decree inscribed on stone and set up in Hagia Sophia τοῦ Σοφίας ἱεροῦ. Kinnamos 256.10
held a triumphal procession from the acropolis to Hagia Sophia τὸ τῆς Σοφίας μέγα ... ἱερόν. Kinnamos 249.10-11
married Maria 63 in Hagia Sophia εἰς τὸν ... τῆς τοῦ θεοῦ Σοφίας οἶκον. Kinnamos 211.1-2
Cremona
won the secret adherence of Cremona Κρεμών. Kinnamos 231.2
Cyprus
was to have a portion including Cyprus Κύπρῳ. Kinnamos 23.2
Damalis
brought the stone of Christs Deposition from Ephesos to Damalis Δαμάλεως. Kinnamos 277.21-22
crossed the strait of Damalis τὸν Δαμάλεως πορθμόν. Kinnamos 294.7
Damatrys
drew his sword and killed a lion-leopard at Damatrys Δαματρῦς. Kinnamos 266.22-23
Danube (11 sources)
Demnitzikos
was accused of responsibility for the Cuman capture of Demnitzikos Δεμνίτζικος. Kinnamos 93.19
Dorylaion
reconstructed the city of Dorylaion Δορύλαιον. Kinnamos 294.12-295.12
successfully ravaged the area of Dorylaion Δορυλαίου. Kinnamos 191.15
Drina
crossed to the river Drina Δρυνᾶν. Kinnamos 104.7-8
Dyrrachion
was helped in naval pursuit of Venetians by forces from Dyrrachion ᾿Επιδάμνου. Kinnamos 285.5
Edessa (Rohas, Mesopotamia)
sent a major office-holder to take over fortresses in Edessa illarum partium. William of Tyre bk. 17, 16.24-34
Egypt
as Asia had been restored to Byzantium decided also to recover Egypt Αἴγυπτος. Kinnamos 278.6
sent 150 ships short of troops against Egypt Αἰγύπτου. Kinnamos 300.4-7
Ephesos
brought to Constantinople the stone of Christs Deposition from Ephesos ᾿Εφεσίων τὴν γῆν. Kinnamos 277.10
Euripos
garrisoned the cities well enough to beat off attacks on Euripos Εὐρίπῳ. Kinnamos 283.21-23
Gaïta
camped at Gaïta Γάϊτα. Kinnamos 42.4
Galicia
after two days captured Galicia Γαλίτζῃ. Kinnamos 102.24
Hellespont
crossed from Europe to Asia via the Hellespont ῾Ελλησπόντου. Kinnamos 191.14
Hungary
wanted to dominate Hungary Οὐννικῆς. Kinnamos 214.21-23
Ikonion (6 sources)
Ionic Gulf
imprisoned all those in Byzantine lands coming from Venice in the Ionic Gulf ᾿Ιονίου κόλπου. Kinnamos 280.14-23
Island (Hungary)
He depopulated the "island" in Hungary νῆσον. Kinnamos 114.17
Kalli(ou)polis (Dardanelles)
on his way from Asia to Danube crossed from Abydos to Kalli(ou)polis (Dardanelles) ἐπιθαλασσίδιόν τι ἐπὶ Θρᾴκης πόλισμα ... ἀπὸ Καλλίου τοῦ ᾿Αθηναίων οἶμαι στρατηγοῦ τὴν προσηγορίαν ἐσχηκώς. Kinnamos 201.20-23
Kephallenia
after defeating a Cuman invasion, made straight for Kephallenia (Kerkyra?) Κεφαλλήνων. Niketas Choniates, Historia 78.42
Kerkyra
after a long siege recaptured Kerkyra Κέρκυραν. Kinnamos 96.22-101.15
captured the lofty, impregnable city of Kerkyra Κέρκυραν. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XXX.48
forced into surrender the impregnable city of Kerkyra Κέρκυραν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 87.21