George Maniakes
Byzantine general (c. 998–1043) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Maniakes (Greek: Γεώργιος Μανιάκης, transliterated as Georgios Maniaces, Maniakis, or Maniaches, Italian: Giorgio Maniace; died 1043) was a prominent general of the Byzantine Empire during the 11th century.[1][2][3] 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.[4]
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George Maniakes | |
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Born | c. 998 Macedonia |
Died | 1043 (aged 44–45) Near lake Vegoritida, west of Thessaloniki |
Allegiance | Byzantine Empire |
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