Amorion — Strategic city in Phrygia (q.v.). Because of its location on the main road from the Cilician Gates to the Asiatic suburbs of Constantinople (q.v.), it was the object of many Arab attacks in the seventh and eighth centuries. It was also the… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Michael II. (Byzanz) — Münzen von Michael II. und Theophilos. Michael II. (griechisch Μιχαήλ B , genannt „der Stotterer“ (ho Psēllos ὁ Ψηλλός bzw. ho Traulos ὁ Τραυλός) oder „der Amorier“ (ho Amorieu … Deutsch Wikipedia
Leo V the Armenian — Emperor (q.v.) (813 820) of Armenian descent who inaugurated the second period of Iconoclasm (q.v.) in 815. John (VII) Grammatikos (q.v.) laid the groundwork for a local council in Constantinople (q.v.) that reinstated Iconoclasm in 815,… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Chronological list of saints in the 9th century — A list of 9th century saints: Name Birth Birthplace Death Place of death Notes Anselm of Nonantola 803 Maurontus 804 Bishop of Marseilles Paulinus of Aquileia 726 … Wikipedia
Bardanes Tourkos — Military commander of five themes in Asia Minor (qq.v.) who rebelled against Nikephoros I (q.v.) in 803. The rebellion faltered within a month and Bardanes ended it by retiring to a monastery. Two young officers, Leo (V) the Armenian and… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople — This article is about the institution of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. For the office of the patriarch, see Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople Founder Apostle Andrew … Wikipedia
Constantine IV — Κωνσταντίνος Δ Emperor of the Byzantine Empire Constantine IV and his retinue, mosaic in basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe (Ravenna) Reign … Wikipedia
Constantine V — Emperor of the Byzantine Empire Constantine V and his father Leo III the Isaurian Reign … Wikipedia
Roussel Frangopolos — Roussel Phrangopolos oder Ursel von Bailleul (de Ballione) war ein normannischer Söldner (misthophoros) im byzantinischen Heer, der zwischen 1070 und 1075 versuchte, ein eigenes Herrschaftsgebiet in Anatolien einzurichten. Seine genaue Herkunft… … Deutsch Wikipedia
List of Boston College people — Stemming from its nickname as The Heights, persons affiliated with Boston College have been referred to as Heightsmen, Heightswomen, Heightsonians and Eagles, the latter in reference to the University s mascot, the Eagle. The following is a… … Wikipedia