John Komnenos Vatatzes
12th-century Byzantine general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about John Komnenos Vatatzes?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
John Komnenos Vatatzes (Greek: Ἰωάννης Κομνηνὸς Βατάτζης, Iōannēs Komnēnos Vatatzēs), or simply John Komnenos or John Vatatzes (the transliteration 'Batatzes' is also employed) in the sources, was a major military and political figure in the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire during the reigns of Manuel I Komnenos and Alexios II Komnenos. He was born c. 1132, and died of natural causes during a rebellion he raised against Andronikos I Komnenos in 1182.
For other people with similar names, see John Vatatzes (disambiguation) and John Komnenos (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
John Komnenos Vatatzes | |
---|---|
Born | unknown, probably c. 1132 |
Died | 16 May 1182 Philadelphia |
Allegiance | Byzantine Empire |
Rank | Megas domestikos |
Commands held | Commander in Chief of the Byzantine army, Governor (Doux) of Thrace, General commanding a number of field armies |
Battles/wars | Battle of Hyelion and Leimocheir, Battle of Philadelphia (1182) |
Close