Mid 7th century: Possible immigration of Thracians to western Asia Minor
711: Dispatch of head of the turma of Thrakesion to Cherson
716/717: Possible date for the establishment of the theme of Thrakesion
741: First mention of a Thrakesian general, Sisinnius
766-790: Michael Lachanodrakon serves as general of the theme
778: The Thrakesians reach Gernamicia during a campaign against the Arabs
781: The Thrakesians reach Armenia during a campaign against the Arabs
782: Defeat of the Thrakesians by the Arabs in Darinon
803: Coup by Bardanes Tourkos
866: Mutiny of Symbatios and George Peganes
911, 949: Thrakesian troops participate in campaigns against the Arabs in the empire’s European territories
960/961: Recapture of Crete within the framework of a campaign against the Arabs in the empire’s European territories.
1028/9: Unfavourable transfer of the general Constantine Diogenes to Thrakesion.