George Maniakes
✓ Source-basedstableByzantine general and Catepan of Italy
Lived 998 to 1043 · aged 45
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Peak2010s
In century#147
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 and well built, almost a giant.
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General Georgios Maniakes defeats the Arabs in battle.
Maniakes defending Edessa.
The Byzantines under George Maniakes land at Sicily and defeat the ArabsGeorgios Maniakes reproaches admiral Stephanos.
Georgios Maniakes reproaches admiral Stephanos.
Maniakes is brought to Constantinople seated on a donkeyAbout this person
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deceased
Dates
Lived 998 to 1043 · aged 45
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