Emperor Ioannes II Komnenos L XI / M XII
Ἰωάννης Κομνηνός ملك الروم (Varzos 34-I.203) (Ioannes 2)
(Unspecified)
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Narrative
(307)
Unassigned Activities
Authorship
(1)
He prepared a careful typikon for the Pantokrator complex, founded together with
Eirene 62
, making detailed provision for its governance, the life of the monks, the memorial services which they were to hold and the revenues to be devoted to the foundation
Pantokrator Typikon 1-1673
Death
(6)
At death he had reigned 24 years and 8 months, having lived a generous and virtuous Christian life, refraining from inflicting any kind of physical wounds as punishment; he surpassed or at least equalled all imperial predecessors
Niketas Choniates, Historia 46.57-47.85
Died leaving his son
Manuel 1
to succeed him
Date: on Thursday April 8 ????????? ????? ?�, ????? ?� Kleinchroniken 58.2, 172.3
Dying from his hunting injury, he grieved that he had not made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He collected the court, compared
Isaakios 103
and
Manuel 1
at length as future emperors, preferring Manuel, and died a few days later
Date: April 8 ?????? ??????? ????? ?? ???????? ????????, ?????????? ?? ???????? ???????? Kinnamos 25.14-29.3
He died in a tragic hunting accident, having already been deprived of two possible heirs to his throne (
Alexios 103
and
Andronikos 109
); his choice among the remainder fell on
Manuel 1
, whom he praised from his deathbed
Italikos 290.1-291.2
He was himself one of the group of living members of the imperial family mentioned in the obituary of the Pantokrator monastery, to be given commemoration after their death (October, 1136)
Pantokrator Typikon 256
The epitaphs written immediately on his death by Theodoros Prodromos speak of a life spent in luxury but constant, successful warfare, with a large family and great religious devotion, all now reduced to a single tomb
ἡ λαμπρότης δὲ τῆς καλῆς ἁλουργίδος ὤνησεν οὐδὲν εἰς τὸ μὴ τεθνηκέναι. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XXV-XXVIII
Description
(18)
Had already reached manhood and long since been joined in marriage to the daughter (
Eirene 62
) of the Hungarian ruler (
Laszlo 51
) and become father of children (
Anonymi 6072
)
ἐς ἄνδρας ἤδη τελοῦντι καὶ γυναικὶ πρὸ πολλοῦ συναφθέντι τοῦ ἔθνους τῶν Οὔγγρων ἀρχηγοῦ θυγατρὶ και παίδων γεγονότι πατρί. Zonaras 18.24.18
The majority of
Anonymi 6076
had sworn that they would accept none other than him as autokrator after his father (
Alexios 1
)
τῶν ὅρκων ..., οὓς οἱ πλείονες αὐτῶν ἦσαν ὀμωμοκότες, ὡς οὐχ ἕτερον ἂν παρὰ τούτον μετὰ τὸν πατέρα δέξαιντο αὐτοκράτορα. Zonaras 18.24.20
A great lion who killed Dalmatians and Mysians
μεγάλου λέοντος Δαλματομυσοκτόνου. Manganeios Prodromos 21.72
After the death of the porphyrogennetos (
Konstantios 61
), he was the legitimate pretender to the throne, by virtue of his belonging to the imperial families of Komnenos and Doukas
ἀπό τε τῆς Κομνηνικῆς φυλῆς δηλονότι οὕτω πρὸς τὴν βασιλείαν κληρωθείσης ὡς προδιείληπται καὶ ἀπὸ τοῦ Δουκικοῦ βασιλείου ῥιζώματος. Bryennios 69.10-14
According to his hostile mother
Eirene 61
, he was rash, pleasure-loving and changeable in character
προπετῆ ... ὑγρὸν τὸν βίον παλίνστροφόν τε τὸ ἦθος .... Niketas Choniates, Historia 5.93-94
In his determination to set out again on campaign ofter just returning from three years in the east, he ignored exhaustion and sickness
σὺ δὲ νοσεῖς καὶ στρατηγεῖς, σὺ δ᾽ ἀρρωστεῖς καὶ σφάττεις. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XVI.55
His death was the occasion for a detailed encomium in a strongly Christian framework: he was generous to the poor, did not inflict bodily punishments, and was the glory of the Komnenoi, surpassing or at least equalling all previous emperors; implied criticisms include extreme fastidiousness and parsimony
Niketas Choniates, Historia 46.57-47.85
The speech to him of
Nikephoros 17003
was described and as it were indexed, in the latter's preface to his collected works
οἱονεὶ πίνακα. Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 8.18-24
Having put
Alexios 20110
at the head of the ecclesiatical establishment, he added an unseen army to Byzantine power, which now reached beyond the Tigris
ἑτέρου θειοτέρου στρατοῦ στρατηγόν σε καθίστησι .... Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 24.4-25.3
Reigned for 24 and a half years
ἔτη κδ´ καὶ ἥμισυ. Glykas 459
Even the younger of his brothers (
Isaakios 102
) was devoted to him, but the other, that is
Andronikos 108
, was opposed to his brother and emperor
προσέκειτο δ᾿ αὐτοῦ καὶ τῶν ἀδελφῶν ὁ νεώτερος· θάτερος δέ γε, δηλαδὴ ὁ Ἀνδρόνικος, τῷ συγγόνῳ καὶ βασιλεῖ ἠνάντιωτο. Zonaras 18.24.25
He was generous and pious, of medium height, of swarthy complexion, nicknamed "the Moor" even in the time of
William 4001
cognomento dicitur etiam hodie Maurus. William of Tyre bk. 15, 16.37-38
His appearance in the triumph ceremonies for the capture of Kastamon is described in some detail
Prodromos, Historische Gedichte VI.154-172
Destroyer of Pechenegs
Σκυθολοιγέ. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte II.46
He was the eldest male child of
Alexios 1
and his father's favourite; though
Anna 62
was the firstborn of the family, Alexios planned to bequeath the empire to Ioannes
τῷ Ἰωάννῃ προσέκειτο. Niketas Choniates, Historia 5.88
He and his son
Alexios 103
were the culmination of the series
Isaakios 1
,
Konstantinos 10
,
Michael 7
and
Alexios 1
πολλοῖς προπομπευόμενοι σκηπτούχοις συγγενέσιν. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte I.130-137
As the warlike son of
Alexios 1
, he continued the revival of Byzantine fortunes from the bad times when the Turks threatened to capture Constantinople itself
σέ, κρατερὲ πτολίπορθε, Ἀλεξίου ἄλκιμε υἱέ .... Prodromos, Historische Gedichte III.21-32
The newborn boy was dark-skinned, with a broad forehead, somewhat thin cheeks, a nose that was neither snub nor aquiline, darkish eyes, and a vigorous disposition (so far as one may judge from a baby)
τὸ δὲ παιδίον μέλαν ἦν τὴν χροιάν, μέτωπον τούτῳ εὐρύ, παρειαὶ ὑπόξηροι, ῥὶς οὔτε σιμὴ οὔτε κάμπτουσα πρὸς τὸ γρυπόν, ἀλλὰ μέση πως ἀμφοῖν· .... Anna Komnene 185.41-45
Dignity/Office
(26)
Autokrator
αὐτοκράτορα. Niketas Choniates, Historia 4.74
Basileus
βασιλεῖς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως. Glykas 459
βασιλεύς. Kleinchroniken 55.3, 168.26
παραπέμπει τὰ σκῆπτρα. Bryennios 69.9
βασιλέα. Zonaras 18.24.17
βασιλέως. Eleousa: Acts 30.25
(τῆς βασιλείας μου). Patmos: Acts 1.81.1
βασιλεῖ καὶ πορφυρογεννήτῳ. Kinnamos 3.2-3 etc.
imperator. William of Tyre bk. 12, 5.1-3
βασιλέα. Niketas Choniates, Historia 5.90
βασιλεῖς. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte I.7, 33
Despotes
δεσπότῃ.
Seal 0
δεσπότῃ.
Seal 0
Emperor (senior)
βασιλεὺς αὐτοκράτωρ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 6.42
Majesty
τὴν σὴν βασιλείαν. Italikos 288.24
σου τὸ κράτος. Italikos 173.3
σου τῷ κράτει. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte IXc.24
τῷ κράτει σου. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XIV.48
Porphyrogennetos
πορφυρογέννητος. Kleinchroniken 55.3, 56.1, 145.79, 168.26
βασιλεῖ καὶ πορφυρογεννήτῳ. Kinnamos 3.2-3
Porfirogenito. William of Tyre bk. 2, 11.10
πορφυρογεννήτῳ.
Seal 0
πορφυρογεννήτῳ.
Seal 0
βλαστήματα πορφύρας. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte I.7
πορφυρογεννήτου. Kecharitomene 1797
πορφυρογεννήτοις. Anna Komnene 403.26
Education
(null)
Ethnic label
(null)
Second Name
(8)
Doukas
Δουκῶν. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte VII.10
Δουκολαμπές. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XII.8
Komnenos
Κομνηνός. Glykas 459
Κομνηνός. Kleinchroniken 145.79
Κομνηνός. Kinnamos 3.3
Κομνηνοῦ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 1.2
Κομνηνῶν. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte VII.10
Κομνηνοῦ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 103.23
Kinship
(95)
brother of
Andronikos 108
(θάτερος (ἀδελφὸς)). Zonaras 18.24.25
ἀδελφεός. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte II.47
ἀδελφοῦ. Pantokrator Typikon 223
brother of
Anna 62
ἀδελφῷ. Anna Komnene 7.54
(ἀδελφῇ). Niketas Choniates, Historia 6.32
brother of
Eudokia 111
(αύταδέλφης). Pantokrator Typikon 224
brother of
Isaakios 102
(τῶν ἀδελφῶν ὁ νεώτερος). Zonaras 18.24.25
ἀδελφοῦ. Kinnamos 32.11-12
ἀδελφοῦ.
Seal 0
ἀδελφόν. Italikos 265.13-14
ἀδελφόν. Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 46.18
brother-in-law of
Nikephoros 117
γαμβροῦ. Pantokrator Typikon 225
brother-in-law of
Nikephoros 178
γαμβροῦ. Pantokrator Typikon 226
father of
Alexios 103
(υἱόν). Kleinchroniken 58.2
(παίδων). Kinnamos 23.4
(ὁ πρωτότοκος τῶν υἱῶν). Anna Komnene 370.43
πατήρ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 16.25
πατήρ. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte I.7, 33
(υἱοῦ). Pantokrator Typikon 221-222
father of
Andronikos 109
(τὸν δεύτερον). Kleinchroniken 58.2
πατήρ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 16.29
(υἱῶν). Pantokrator Typikon 256-259
ὁ φυτεύσας. Manasses, Chronicle: Dedication 8
father of
Anna 25001
(θυγατέρων). Pantokrator Typikon 262-263
father of
Anonymae 25001
(τὰς ἐξ ὀσφύος). Niketas Choniates, Historia 37.80-82
father of
Anonymi 4006
(filiis). William of Tyre bk. 15, 3.1
father of
Eudokia 20108
(θυγατέρων). Pantokrator Typikon 262-263
father of
Isaakios 103
ὦ πάτερ. Kinnamos 17.21-22
πατήρ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 16.30
(υἱοῦ). Pantokrator Typikon 238-240
(υἱῶν). Pantokrator Typikon 256-260
father of
Manuel 1
(υἱόν). Kleinchroniken 58.2
πατρός. Eleousa: Acts 33.10
πατρός. Patmos: Acts 1.198.12, 219.2
(υἱῷ). Kinnamos 3.4, 21.16-18, 29.13, 33.17 etc.
πατήρ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 16.30
(ὑστερότοκον παῖδα). Niketas Choniates, Historia 39.27-28
(υἱῶν). Pantokrator Typikon 256-261
father of
Maria 168
(θυγατέρων). Kinnamos 36.20-21
(ἕτερον θῆλυ). Anna Komnene 370.44
(θυγατέρων). Pantokrator Typikon 262
father of
Theodora 25002
(θυγατέρων). Pantokrator Typikon 262-263
father-in-law of
Eudokia 112
(νύμφης). Pantokrator Typikon 221-222
grandfather of
Alexios 3
πάππου. Patmos: Acts 1.105.6
grandfather of
Alexios 25001
(ἐκγόνου). Pantokrator Typikon 238-240
grandfather of
Alexios 25003
πάππους. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XLIV.10
grandfather of
Anonyma 25005
(τέκνων ... τέκνοις). Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XIV.21
grandson of
Anna 61
(μάμμης). Pantokrator Typikon 210
grandson of
Ioannes 63
(πάππου). Pantokrator Typikon 217
grandson of
Maria 62
(μάμμης). Pantokrator Typikon 218
husband of
Eirene 62
γυναικὶ ... συναφθέντι. Zonaras 18.24.18
ξυνοίκου. Kinnamos 10.2, cf. 14.6
(γυναῖκα γαμετήν). Kinnamos 9.24
(τύχῃς γάμων). Prodromos, Historische Gedichte I.54
(συζύγου). Pantokrator Typikon 211-212
(τὴν τοῦ βίου κοινωνὸν καὶ συλλήπτορα). Pantokrator Typikon 20
(συζύγου). Kecharitomene 1802
kin of
Anna 25002
ξυγγενοῦς ... κόρης. Kinnamos 117.21
kin of
Anonymi 6076
(τὸ συγγενές). Zonaras 18.24.20
kin of
Eirene 25002
συγγενῶν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 9.21-22
nephew of
Adrianos 102
(θείου). Pantokrator Typikon 227
nephew of
Anna 63
(θείας). Pantokrator Typikon 236
nephew of
Eudokia 108
(θειῶν). Pantokrator Typikon 231
nephew of
Ioannes 65
(θείου). Pantokrator Typikon 234
nephew of
Isaakios 61
(θείου). Pantokrator Typikon 220
nephew of
Manuel 61
(θείου). Pantokrator Typikon 229
nephew of
Maria 105
(θειῶν). Pantokrator Typikon 231-232
nephew of
Michael 121
(θείου). Pantokrator Typikon 233
nephew of
Theodora 106
(θειῶν). Pantokrator Typikon 231-232
nephew of
Theodora 5001
(θείας). Pantokrator Typikon 236
nephew of
Zoe 101
(θείας). Pantokrator Typikon 228
son of
Alexios 1
ὁ υἱὸς αὐτοῦ. Glykas 459
τὸν υἱόν. Kleinchroniken 145.79, 168.26
υἱόν. Bryennios 69.9
υἱός. Zonaras 18.22.25, 18.24.20
(πατήρ). Patmos: Acts 1.81.1
(πατέρα). Kinnamos 4.17
filio. William of Tyre bk. 2, 11.10
filium. Albert of Aachen II.15
υἱεῖς. Niketas Choniates, Historia 4.83
(πατρός). Pantokrator Typikon 209-211
παῖδα. Theophylact of Ohrid, Speech to Alexios I 117.11
son of
Eirene 61
υἱῷ. Glykas 622.15
(μήτηρ). Bryennios 69.13
υἱὸν. Zonaras 18.24.17, 18.24.22
ἄρρεν. Anna Komnene 185.32
(μητρός). Pantokrator Typikon 210-211
υἱοῦ. Kecharitomene 1796
uncle of
Alexios 25002
θεῖοι. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XLIII.a.5
uncle of
Ioannes 17007
μητραδέλφῳ. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XXXIX.69
uncle of
Ioannes 25002
θείῳ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 36.50
(ἀδελφιδοῦν). Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 46.17
θείου. Niketas Choniates, Historia 53.49
uncle of
Anna 154
ἐπ᾽ ἀνεψιᾷ. Pantokrator Typikon 270-271
uncle (by marriage) of
Ioannes 450
(ἐπ᾽ ἐνεψιᾷ γαμβρός). Pantokrator Typikon 270-271
Language Skill
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Location
(181)
Adana
after entering Cilicia immediately captured Adana Ἀδάνης. Niketas Choniates, Historia 21.59
in offensive of 1137 captured Adana Adana. William of Tyre bk. 14, 24.44
moved against Adana Ἀδάνης. Italikos 252.16
took Adana ᾿Αδάνης. Kinnamos 16.19-21
al-Bab
besieged and conquered al-Bab الباب. Ibn Shaddad 373
Alamos (near Kastamon)
captured Alamos Ἀλάμους. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte III.43, 101, IV 212, VI.12
Alazos (near Kastamon)
captured Alazos (near Kastamon) Ἀλάζους. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte III.43, 101, IV 212, VI.12
Aleppo/Beroia
bypassed Aleppo Βέρροια. Kinnamos 19.19-21
bypassed Aleppo, which was energetically defended Χάλεπ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 28.31-42
decided it was not worth attacking Aleppo (long outside Byzantine control) Χάλεπ. Italikos 262.13
returned from an expedition to Aleppo Χάλεπ. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XI.54
wintered at Aleppo Βερόην. Kinnamos 7.18
Alexandretta
fought at Alexandretta Ἀλέξανδρος ... τῷ τόπῳ δέδωκε τοὔνομα. Italikos 257.12-13
Amorion
is recorded as winning an otherwise unknown victory at Amorion Ἀμωριανή. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte IV.273
Anazarbos
after an exhausting siege took the populous city of Anazarbos Ἀνάζαρβαν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 25.49-27.1
besieged Anazarbos (defended by Armenians) Ἁνάβαρζαν. Italikos 253.5
besieged and captured Anazarbos ᾿Αναζάρβου. Kinnamos 16.19-18.2
died in the Pratum Palliorum, near Anazarbos Anavarza. William of Tyre bk. 15, 23.39-41
died near Anazarbos Ἀνάβαρζα. Italikos 290.15-16
in offensive of 1137 captured Anazarbos Anavarza. William of Tyre bk. 14, 24.45
Ankyra (Cilicia?)
sent
Alexios 103
to capture Ankyra Ἄγκυρα. Italikos 251.19
Anthemiou (monastery)
stipulated how the Pantokrator was to control Anthemiou as a dependent monastery τῶν Ἀνθεμίου. Pantokrator Typikon 687
Antioch (on the Orontes)
achieved wonderful deeds at Antioch τὴν Ἀντιόχου. Italikos 260.6
after allowing the plundering of suburban estates, withdrew from Antioch τοῖς προαστείοις τῆς πόλεως. Niketas Choniates, Historia 39.54
besieged Antioch (on the Orontes) τῇ ᾿Αντιόχου. Kinnamos 18.10-19.8
embarked on a second expedition to Armenia and Antioch Ἀντιόχειαν. Kleinchroniken 57.2
had won a victory at Antioch Ἀντιοχἐας. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte LXXI.24
was welcomed by an elaborate ceremonial entry into Antioch τὴν Ἀντιόχου. Niketas Choniates, Historia 31.16-19
was welcomed for a few days' visit to Antioch Ἀντιόχειαν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 27.2-9
Antioch: Gate of the Bridge
in offensive of 1137 attacked Antioch around the Gate of the Bridge Porta Pontis. William of Tyre bk. 14, 30.12
Antioch: Hagios Petros basilica
made a solemn procession to Hagios Petros cathedralem ecclesiam. William of Tyre bk. 15, 3.7
Antioch: Palace of the Prince
lived for some days in the Palace of the Prince palatium principis. William of Tyre bk. 15, 3.8-10
Armenia
embarked on a second expedition to Antioch and Armenia Ἀρμενίαν. Kleinchroniken 57.2
Armeniakon
had to expel enemies from Armeniakon Ἀρμενιακῶν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 34.84-85
Askora
took his first Cilician prisoners and booty at Askora Ἄσκορα (location unknown). Italikos 251.1-2
Attaleia
set out to spend some time around Attaleia τὴν δ᾽ Ἀττάλου ... πόλιν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 37.82
Babylon
returned from an expedition beyond the Euphrates to Babylon Βαβυλῶνος. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XI.54
Balzon (near Kastamon)
captured Balzon (near Kastamon) Βάλζα. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte III.43, 105, IV 211, VI.12
Bebrykes (mythological inhabitants of Bythinia)
had lost to the Turks part of the lands of the Bebrykes Βέβρυκας. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XI.84
Beroe (Thrace)
attacked and defeated large Pecheneg forces near Beroe Βερόη. Niketas Choniates, Historia 14.62
Bithynia
marched to Kastamon through Bithynia Βιθυνῶν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 18.72
through his absence had lost to the Turks parts of Bithynia Βιθυνούς. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XI.84
Branicevo
garrisoned Branicevo Βρανιτζοβάν. Kinnamos 11.19-12.01
went to rebuild Branicevo Βρανιτζόβῃ. Kinnamos 12.13-16, 13.1
Buza'a
captured Buza'a Πιζᾶ. Kinnamos 19.10-12
extracted great wealth from Buza'a Πιζά. Niketas Choniates, Historia 27.10-28.25
Chandax
granted to the monks of Patmos an annual donation from the revenues of the kastron of Chandax κάστρου τοῦ Χάντακος. Patmos: Acts 1.83.27
Chios
endured the capture by the Venetians of Chios Χίον. Kinnamos 281.12
Chramon
captured Chramon Χράμον. Kinnamos 11.5-20
Cilicia
died in Cilicia τῆς Κιλίκων. Kinnamos 24.7-8
made an expedition to Cilicia Κίλικας. Italikos 247.20
retired from Antioch to pass the winter in Cilicia Ciliciam. William of Tyre bk. 14, 30.56
returned from an expedition to Cilicia Κιλικίας. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XI tit, 53
returned home from Antioch via Cilicia Κιλικίας. Niketas Choniates, Historia 31.19-20
rushed to recapture Cilicia τὴν Κιλίκων. Kinnamos 16.6
Cilician Gates
entered Cilicia via the pass of the Cilician Gates ταῖς Κιλικίαις πύλαις. Niketas Choniates, Historia 21.57-58
Constantinople
celebrated his triumph in Constantinople Βυζάντιον. Kinnamos 13.15-16
returned to Constantinople Βυζάντιον. Kinnamos 6.5, 11.22 etc.
Constantinople: Great Palace
cemented his seizure of power by occupying the Great Palace τὸ μέγιστον ἀρχεῖον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 7.70
Constantinople: Hagia Sophia
ended his triumph for Kastamon by giving thanks in Hagia Sophia τὸν ἐκ τῆς τοῦ θεοῦ Σοφίας ... ναόν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 19.95-96
was baptised in Hagia Sophia τῷ θείῳ τεμένει τῆς τοῦ θείου λόγου Σοφίας. Zonaras 18.22.25
Constantinople: Pantokrator
was buried in the monastery of Pantokrator ἱερὸν ... ἐπ᾿ ὀνόματι τοῦ παντοκράτορος. Kinnamos 31.10-13
Constantinople: Philopation (small)
was to be killed at night as he camped at the small Philopation μικρὸν ... Φιλοπάτιον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 10.48
Crows' Nests (mountains in Cilicia)
camped beneath Crows' Nests Κοράκων φωλεούς. Niketas Choniates, Historia 40.62
Danube
had slaughtered the Pechenegs, making blood flow in the Danube Ἴστρου. Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 52.25
sent ships via the Black Sea up the Danube Ἴστρον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 17.52-55
was said in an epitaph to have crossed the Danube Ἴστρος. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XXV.41, 88
Edessa (Rohas, Mesopotamia)
was prevented from capturing Shayzar (why?) by bad news from Edessa Ἔδεσσαν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 30.87-90
Euphrates
achieved wonders on the banks of the Euphrates Εὐφράτου. Italikos 256.16
gathered booty from towns across the Euphrates Εὐφράτῃ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 27.10
his forces had crossed the river Euphrates Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XII.35
sent a cavalry detachment to raid beyond the Euphrates Εὐφράτης. Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 65.13-31
Frangochorion (between Danube and Sava)
captured Frangochorion Φραγγοχώριον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 18.58-59
Galakrenai (monastery)
stipulated how the Pantokrator was to control Galakrenai as a dependent monastery Γαλακρηνῶν. Pantokrator Typikon 688
Gangra
attacked and captured Gangra Γάγγραν. Kinnamos 14.18-15.23
besieged and captured the imposing town of Gangra Γάγγρας. Niketas Choniates, Historia 21.43-46
was praised in Christmas hymns for capturing Gangra Γάγγρα. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte IXb.9, IXc.9
Gastounai
had
Alexios 103
capture Gastounai Γάστουναι. Italikos 258.20
Halys
crossed the Halys, a river now only known in heroic song Ἄλυν. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte III.44, 103, VI.13
was the first Roman emperor [for some time] to cross the river Halys Ἅλυς. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte IV.54-55, 88
Hama (Syria)
captured Hama (Syria) Χαμᾶ. Kinnamos 19.21-22
Hierakoryphite
captured Hierakoryphite ῾Ιερακορυφίτην. Kinnamos 7.12
went on from Sozopolis to take Hierakoryphetis Ἱερακορυφήτις. Niketas Choniates, Historia 13.36-37
Hierapolis (Syria)
decided yo ignore Hierapolis, as it was not defensible, lying in a flat plain Βέμπετζ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 28.28-29
Ikonion
sent a detachment to punish the people of Ikonion Ἰκονιέων. Niketas Choniates, Historia 31.21-24
sent an embassy to Ikonion ᾿Ικόνιον. Kinnamos 14.13-15
Italy
tried to win over western neighbours, especially those on the seaboard of Italy τὴν παράλιον Ἰταλίαν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 18.68-69
Jerusalem
failed to reach Jerusalem Ἱεροσόλυμα. Kleinchroniken 57.2
planned to complete his Syrian campaign with a visit to Jerusalem and the holy places Ἱερουσαλήμ. Italikos 290.1
was probably planning a journey to Jerusalem εἰς γῆν τὴν ἐπηγγελμένην. Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 91.13-14
wished to send his son
Andronikos 109
to (in order to rule over?) Jerusalem ἐν τοῖς τῶν Ἱεροσολύμων τόποις. Kleinchroniken 58.2
Kafartab (Syria)
captured Kafartab (Syria) Χαβαρδᾶ. Kinnamos 19.21-22
returned from an expedition to Kafartab Καφαρτῶν. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XI.54
soon captured Kafartab, a large city, centre of several walled towns Καφαρδά. Niketas Choniates, Historia 28.45-29.48
Kake Skala
escaped by Kake Skala Κακὴ Σκάλα. Kinnamos 13.4
Kapniskerti (Cilicia)
captured Kapniskerti (Cilicia) Καπνισκέρτι. Kinnamos 20.16-17
Kastamon (Paphlagonia)
attacked and captured Kastamon (Paphlagonia) Καστάμονα. Kinnamos 13.10-15
besieged and captured Kastamon Κασταμόνα. Niketas Choniates, Historia 18.74
besieged and captured Kastamon, despite its circuits of walls. Κασταμόνος. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte III.42-67
for a second time captured Kastamon Κασταμόνα. Niketas Choniates, Historia 20.24-25
recaptured Kastamon (Paphlagonia) Καστάμονα. Kinnamos 15.7-12
was praised in Christmas hymns for recovering Kastamon Κασταμόνα. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte IXb.9, IXc.9
Kinte (Pontos)
spent the winter at Kinte Niketas Choniates, Historia 34.6-7
Korykos
attacked Korykos Κωρυκαίους. Italikos 250.24
Kydnos (river)
fought on the Kydnos Κύδνον. Italikos 251.3
Lamos (Cilicia)
fought battles on the river Lamos Λάμον. Italikos 251.1
Laodikeia (Phrygia)
attacked and captured Laodikeia Λαοδίκειαν. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte III.33-34
captured and fortified Laodikeia Λαοδίκειαν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 12.2-3
captured and garrisoned Laodikeia (Phrygia) Λαοδίκη. Kinnamos 5.17-6.5
Lemnos
is recorded as winning an otherwise unknown victory, presumably at sea, at Lemnos Λημνιακή. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte IV.273
Lopadion (Bithynia)
built a fortress at Lopadion (Bithynia) Λοπάδιον. Kinnamos 38.9-10
from the Sangarios, withdrew to Lopadion Λοπάδιον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 33.63-65
left Constantinople for Lopadion Λοπάδιον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 37.73-75
was visited by non-combatants at Lopadion Λωπάδιον. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XVIII, tit
Maiander (river)
after his accession made an attack on the valley of the Maiander ποταμὸν τὸν Μαίανδρον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 12.1
won a victory simply by marching to the Maiander Μαίανδρος. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XVIII.9
Medikariou (monastery)
stipulated how the Pantokrator was to control Medikarion (opposite the capital) as a dependent monastery Μηδικαρίου. Pantokrator Typikon 687-688
Mitylene
endured the plundering by the Venetians of Mitylene Λέσβου. Kinnamos 281.13
Monokastanon (monastery)
stipulated how the Pantokrator was to control Monokastanon as a dependent monastery τῆς Μονοκαστάνου. Pantokrator Typikon 686-687
Mopsuestia (Missis(a), Cilicia)
captured Mopsuestia (Missis(a), Cilicia) Μοψουεστίαν. Kinnamos 16.19-21
in offensive of 1137 captured Mopsuestia (Missis(a), Cilicia) Mamistra. William of Tyre bk. 14, 24.45
siezed both cities of Mopsuestia τὰς Μόψου πόλεις. Italikos 252.16-17
Neokaisareia
failed to capture Neokaisareia Καισάρειαν. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XIX, tit
was beaten off from Neokaisareia νέᾳ Καισαρείᾳ. Kinnamos 21.4
Nikomedeia
moved Serbian prisoners and settled them in the area of Nikomedeia τὴν Νικομήδους. Niketas Choniates, Historia 16.21-22
Nistrion (near Shayzar)
as he approached Shayzar, his Pecheneg soldiers captured and sacked Nistrion Νίστριον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 29.48-53
Nossiai (monastery)
stipulated how the Pantokrator was to control Nossiai as a dependent monastery Νοσσιῶν. Pantokrator Typikon 686
Ochyrai
built Ochyrai Ὀχυράς. Niketas Choniates, Historia 33.65-66
Pamphylia
approached Cilicia via the valleys of Pamphylia Παμφυλίας. Italikos 247.20
reached Cilicia by passing through Pamphylia Παμφυλίας. Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 54.16
Paphlagonia
marched into Pontos via the valleys of Pahlagonia Παλαγόνων. Niketas Choniates, Historia 34.87-88
marched to Kastamon through Paphlagonia Παφλαγόνων. Niketas Choniates, Historia 18.72
Patmos: Theologos
exempted from the antinaulon tax the ship of the monastery of Theologos τῆς μονῆς. Patmos: Acts 1.83.31
Pherep (near Aleppo)
returned from an expedition to Pherep Φέρεπ. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XI.54
stormed and captured Pherep Niketas Choniates, Historia 28.42-43
Philadelphia (Lydia)
fortified Philadelphia (Lydia) Φιλαδελφείας. Kinnamos 5.19
Philippopolis
heard of the Hungarian invasion at Philippopolis Φιλιππούπολιν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 17.48-49
Phrygia
after his accession made an attack on the area of Phrygia Φρυγίαν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 12.1
Pontos
made an expedition into Pontos Πόντου. Niketas Choniates, Historia 34.87-88
Pousgouse
captured islands in lake Pousgouse Πουσγοὐση. Niketas Choniates, Historia 37.86
captured the islands in lake Pousgouse Πασγούση. Kinnamos 22.8-22
Rhodes
endured the plundering by the Venetians of Rhodes ῾Ρόδου. Kinnamos 281.13
Rome
wished to send his son
Alexios 103
to be crowned (?) in Rome ἐν Ῥώμῃ. Kleinchroniken 58.2
Ryndakene
wintered at Ryndakene ῾Ρυνδακηνή. Kinnamos 15.7-12
Ryndakos
spent the summer around the fortress he had built by the Ryndakos ῾Ρυνδακόν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 37.74
wintered at the fortress he had build by the river Ryndakos ῾Ρυνδακόν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 20.23
Sangarios (river)
attacked those living near the Sangarios Σαγγάρεως. Italikos 267.15
due to high water on his way home, had problems in crossing the river Sangarios Σάγγαρι. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XI.101-120
went to protect weak areas along the Sangarios Σαγγάριον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 33.62
Satyros (monastery)
stipulated how the Pantokrator was to control Satyros as a dependent monastery Σατύρου. Pantokrator Typikon 688
Shayzar (Cesarea Magna)
allied himself with the Franks to attack Shayzar شيزر. Usama 2
allowed himself to be bought off from siege of Shayzar (Cesarea Magna) Cesaram. William of Tyre bk. 15, 2.4-21
attacked but showed mercy to Shayzar Σέζερ. Italikos 263.1
besieged Shayzar شيزر. Usama 90
captured by siege the city and on terms the citadel of Shayzar (Cesarea Magna) Σέσερ. Kinnamos 19.22-20.9
conducted a siege of Shayzar شيزر. Usama 90
had won a victory at Shayzar Σεζερίτην. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte LXXI.25
was bribed not to push home his assault on Shayzar Σέζερ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 30.85-2
Sozopolis (Pisidia)
by his presence alone beat off an attack on Sozopolis (Pisidia) Σωζόπολιν. Kinnamos 22.5-8
captured Σωζόπολιν. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte III.35-36
captured Sozopolis (Pisidia) Σωζόπολιν. Kinnamos 6.5-7.11
used a strategem to capture Sozopolis Σωζόπολιν. Niketas Choniates, Historia 12.14-13.36
Syria
returned from an expedition to Syria Συρίας. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XI tit, 53
Tarsos (Cilicia)
after entering Cilicia soon captured Tarsos Ταρσοῦ. Niketas Choniates, Historia 21.60
besieged and captured Tarsos Ταρσεῖς. Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 57.28-29
captured Tarsos (from westerners) Ταρσόν. Italikos 252.16
had won a victory at Tarsos Ταρσινούς. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte LXXI.24
in offensive of 1137 captured Tarsos (Cilicia) Tarsum. William of Tyre bk. 14, 24.41-42
passed the winter of 1142-1143 near Tarsos William of Tyre bk. 15, 21.26
took Tarsos (Cilicia) Ταρσοῦ. Kinnamos 16.19-21
Taurus (Cilicia)
moved from place to place in the Cilician Taurus Ταῦρον. Italikos 248.3
to capture Tarsos moved into the foothills of the Taurus Ταῦρος. Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 56.17-18
Tell Bashir
arrived unannounced at Tell Bashir Turbessel. William of Tyre bk. 15, 19.24
Tempon (Serbia)
made a feint via Tempon (Serbia) Τέμπον. Kinnamos 11.8
Tigris (river)
achieved wonders on the banks of the Tigris (unlikely) Τίγρητος. Italikos 256.16
his forces had crossed the Tigris (inaccurate) Τίγρητα. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XII.35
with the help of his ecclesiastical establishment had influence beyond the Tigris Τίγρητα. Basilakios, Orationes et epistulae 24.34
Vahka (Syria)
after single combat between champions captured Vahka Βακά. Niketas Choniates, Historia 22.64-25.48
bypassed and later captured Vahka (Syria) Βακᾶ. Kinnamos 18.12-20.17
had won a victory at Vahka Βαχηνούς. Prodromos, Historische Gedichte LXXI.24
Zeugminon (Serbia)
captured Ζεύγμινον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 18.58-59
Occupation/Vocation
(null)
Possession
(3)
A lampstand of 20 talents of gold, to be offered on a pilgrimage in the church in Palestine; its light may have been seen raised up in the vision of
Anonymus 17008
εἴκοσι ταλάντων ἀπὸ χρυσοῦ λυχνίαν εἰργασμένος ἔτυχεν, ἀνάθημα τῷ τῇδε ναῷ κατασκευαζόμενος. Kinnamos 25.14-26.2
A large red stone cut to a cross shape without losing much of its natural colour; a gift fit for an emperor, made for Constantine, and having fallen into "Saracen" hands
σταυρός, ... βασιλεῦσι δῶρον ἀντάξιον. Λίθος ἦν λυχνίτης μεγέθους μὲν ἱκανῶς ἔχων, ἐς σταυρικὸν δὲ διαλαξευθεὶς σχῆμα ὀλιγον τῆς φυσικῆς ἐν τῷ λαξεύεσθαι ἀποβεβλήκει χροιᾶς ... ἐφιλοτεχνήσατο Κωνσταντῖνος. Kinnamos 20.10-14
He took rich bribes to leave Shayzar, including horses and garments, and two items once looted from the imperial tent at Mantzikert: a beautiful table and a finely-wrought cross with a large ruby
τράπεζαν ἀξιοθέατον, ... σταυρόν ... λυχνίτῃ λίθῳ κεκολαμμένον. Niketas Choniates, Historia 30.90-94
Religion
(null)
Eunuchs
(null)
Alternative Name
(1)
Mauroioannes
τοῦ Μαυροϊωάννου. Eleousa: Acts 30.26
Uncertain Ident
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