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Historical Dictionary of Byzantium . John H. Rosser .
Historical Dictionary of Byzantium . John H. Rosser .
Lachanodrakon, Michael — Strategos (q.v.) of the theme Thrakesion (qq.v.) under Constantine V (q.v.) and feared Iconoclast. His name inspired fear among both Arabs and Iconophiles (qq.v.). He won a great victory over Harun al Rashid (q.v.) in 782. His zealous support… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Olympos, Mount — One of the great monastic holy mountains of Byzantium (q.v.), along with Mount Athos, Latros, Meteora, the Monastery of St. Catherine at Mount Sinai, and Wondrous Mountain (qq.v.). Located in Bithynia (q.v.), its numerous monasteries included… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Michael Lachanodrakon — Died 792 Allegiance Byzantine Empire Years of service 760s–792 Rank strategos … Wikipedia