Catepanate of Italy
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The Catepanate of Italy was a province of the Byzantine Empire, that existed from c. 965 until 1071. It was headed by a governor with both civil and military powers. At its greatest extent, it compris
Histamenon nomisma Micael V sb 1776
George Maniakes
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George Maniakes was a Byzantine army general during the 11th century. He was the catepan of Italy in 1042. He is known as Gyrgir in Scandinavian sagas. He is popularly said to have been extremely tall
Catepanate of Italy
…Michael Dokeianos (–1050) 1040 1041 19 Exaugustus Boioannes 1041 1042 20 Synodianos Feb. 1042 Apr. 1042 Michael V Kalaphates (1041–1042) 21 Magistros George Maniakes (c. 998–1043) Apr. 1042 Sep. 1042 Zoe & Theodora Porphyrogenita (1042) Constantine IX Monomachos (1042–1055) 22 Pardos Sep. 1042 23 Basil Theodorokanos…
Maniakes as depicted in the Madrid Skylitzes
General Georgios Maniakes defeats the Arabs in battle.
Maniakes defending Edessa.
Georgios Maniakes reproaches admiral Stephanos.