John Axouch
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John Axouch or Axouchos (Greek: Ἰωάννης Ἀξούχ or Ἀξοῦχος, romanized: Iōánnēs Axoûchos,[lower-alpha 1] fl. 1087 – c. 1150), also transliterated as Axuch, was the commander-in-chief (megas domestikos) of the Byzantine army during the reign of Emperor John II Komnenos (r. 1118–1143), and during the early part of the reign of his son Manuel I Komnenos (r. 1143–1180). He may also have served as the de facto chief of the civil administration of the Byzantine Empire.
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John Axouch | |
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Born | c. 1087 |
Died | c. 1150 |
Allegiance | Byzantine Empire |
Rank | Megas domestikos |
Commands held | Commander-in-chief of the Byzantine army |
Battles/wars | Campaigns of John II Komnenos, Battle of Beroia, Siege of Corfu |
Children | Alexios Axouch |
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