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Civil war at Trebizond, Revolt of aristocratic families, 1340
Author(s) : Vougiouklaki Penelope (10/17/2003)Translation : Velentzas Georgios
For citation: Vougiouklaki Penelope, "Civil war at Trebizond, Revolt of aristocratic families, 1340",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=8054>
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megas doukas The commander of the Byzantine fleet (from 1092 onwards). In the Late Byzantine period, the title of the megas doukas was assigned to the highest officials of the imperial administration/army.
megas stratopedarches Superior officer responsible for the provision of equipment and supplies for the military forces of the byzantine empire of Nicaea.
sebastos ("venerable") Title of honour created by Constantine IX the Monomachos in the middle of the 11th century. Originated from the translation of the imperial adjective augustus. This title was given successively to the two mistresses of the emperor.
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3. Consequences
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