Michael Dokeianos, katepano of Italy M XI
Μιχαήλ (cf Varzos 5-I.47) (Michael 103)
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Death
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Died a brave death at the hands of the furious Scythians (Pechenegs whose leader
Anonymus 5047
he had hit) who cut him into pieces, opened up his belly, removed his entrails, and inserted in their place his arms and legs which they had chopped off
τὴν γαστέρα τεμόντες τὰ ἔγκατα τούτου ἐξαιροῦσι. Attaleiates: History 34.21-24 / 27.7-9
Fell during the defeat of the Roman troops (under
Konstantinos 115
) by the Pechenegs (at Basilike Libas)
ἔπεσε. Skylitzes 470.88-89
Description
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Was in charge of the command (of the army in Italy)
τοῦ τότε τὴν στρατηγίαν ἰθύνοντος. Attaleiates: History 9.15 / 7.14-15
A younger (relative of)
Nikephoros 10101
iunior. Annales Barenses 54.24
A mischievous man, he dealt unwisely with all situations
ἀνεπιτήδειος ἄνθρωπος καὶ πρὸς μεταχείρησιν πραγμάτων οὐκ εὐφυής. Skylitzes 426.16-17
Dignity/Office
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Doux
δουκός. Attaleiates: History 9.15 / 7.15
Katepano
catepanus. Annales Barenses 54.23
catap. Anonymus Barensis 150
Katepano of Italy
ἄρχειν ἀντ᾿ αὐτοῦ τῆς Ἰταλίας. Skylitzes 425.15
Patrikios
πατρίκιος. Skylitzes 470.89
Protospatharios
πρωτοσπαθάριος. Skylitzes 426.16
protospatarios. Annales Barenses 54.23
Vestarches
βεστάρχου. Attaleiates: History 34.2 / 26.18
Education
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Second Name
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Dokeianos
Δοκειανός. Skylitzes 426.16
Δοκειανοῦ. Skylitzes Continuatus 167.10
τοῦ Δοκειανοῦ. Attaleiates: History 9.15, 34.2 / 7.15, 26.18
Dulkiano. Annales Barenses 54.22-27
Dulchiano. Lupus protospatharius 58.14
Dukiano. Anonymus Barensis 150
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Location
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Ascoli
soon after arrival went to Ascoli Ascolum. Lupus protospatharius 58.14
went to Ascoli to avenge his brother's death Ascoli Asculo. Anonymus Barensis 150
Bari (Apulia)
after a second unsuccessful battle with the Normans fled to Bari Baro. Lupus protospatharius 58.17-18
was under such pressure that he fled to Bari Bari. Anonymus Barensis 150
Bitonto
carried out executions and blindings at Bitonto Botunte. Anonymus Barensis 150
Cannae
was defeated by the Franks (Normans) and fled to Cannae ἐν Κάνναις. Skylitzes 426.26
Horai (Italy)
was routed by the Normans at Horai (Italy) περὶ τὰς λεγόμενας Ὥρας. Skylitzes 426.33
Italy
was sent to succeed
Georgios 62
Maniakes in Italy τῆς Ἰταλίας. Skylitzes 425.15
Monte Maggiore
was defeated by the Normans at Monte Maggiore apud Montem Maiorem iuxta fluenta Aufidi. Annales Barenses 54.35-36
Montepeloso
between the battles of the river Olivento and of Canne, made preparations at Montepeloso Montem Pelosum. Annales Barenses 54.33
regrouped after Monte Maggiore at Montepeloso Montis Pilosi. Annales Barenses 55.8
Ofanto (Italy)
fought against the Normans by the river Ofanto (Italy) περὶ τὸν Ἄμφιδον ποταμόν. Skylitzes 426.26
Olivento
was defeated by the Normans near the river Olivento Dulibentis. Annales Barenses 54.29
Sicily
arrived in S Italy from Sicily Siciliae. Anonymus Barensis 150
came to S Italy from Sicily Sicilia. Lupus protospatharius 58.14
He came to Italy from Sicily Sicilia. Annales Barenses 54.22
left in defeat for Sicily Siciliam. Anonymus Barensis 151
returned in defeat to Sicily Siciliam. Annales Barenses 55.10
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