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The Maleinoi in the framework of middle Byzantine aristocracy [PDF]
This study examines the Maleinoi’s peculiar evolution, the beginnings of which can be dated in the first half of the 9th century, and their complete disappearance in the 12th century. Their political and social evolution, like that of the Phokas
Vlyssidou Vassiliki N.
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Byzantine Civil Aristocracy in the 10th and 11th Centuries: The Hexa-kionitoi
The article is devoted to the history of the Byzantine family of the Hexakionitoi, which belonged to the metropolitan civil aristocracy. Following an analysis of narrative and sigillographic sources, the author identifies ten members of this clan, who ...
Dmitry Sergeevich Borovkov
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The Byzantine Aristocracy in the Crimea and Taman: the Hagiostephanitai (12th Century)
Introduction. Finds of seals of representatives of more than 50 Byzantine names of 11th-12th centuries are known in the Crimea (Chersonesos, Sudak, Kerch, etc.) and Taman Peninsula by the present time.
Viktor N. Chkhaidze
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From the History of Byzantine Servile Aristocracy: Chalkoutzes Family in the 10th–11th Centuries
The article is devoted to the genus Chalkoutzes, whose representatives occupied a strong position in the Byzantine aristocracy during the 10th–11th centuries. The author, analyzing documentary, narrative and data of lead seals, presents data on more than
Dmitriy S. Borovkov
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The role of dignitaries of lower-rank thematic units in Byzantine society [PDF]
The paper aims to elucidate the place and role, i.e., the real power of functionaries of lower-ranking units in the Byzantine theme system. Their status in the Byzantine bureaucratic and aristocratic society was essentially determined by ...
Cvetković Miloš
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This paper addresses the descriptions of single combats and tournaments with participation from the emperor as described by the Late Byzantine writers (George Akropolites, John Kantakouzenos, George Pachymeres, Nikephoros Gregoras). The research is aimed
Irina Sergeevna Okhlupina
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The Tent in the Context of the Byzantine Power Symbolism in the 10th–12th Centuries
ntroduction. The tent (σκηνή, τέντα) was a simple and everyday object of Byzantine life. Diplomats, merchants, pilgrims, soldiers, travelers, and simply wanderers spent a considerable part of their lives in a tent.
Evgeny Stelnik
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Senachereim in Byzance: New Seals of Theodoros Senachereim from Bulgaria
Introduction. The new seal of proedros Theodoros Senachereim presents the oikeios of emperor Alexios I Komnenos (1081–1118), well-known from written sources. Analysis.
Nikolay A. Alekseienko +1 more
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