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SUMMARY
A dignitary of Trebizond and an eunuch, he lived during the first half of the 14th century. He bore the title of megas doukas and played an important role in the internal affairs of the Empire of Trebizond during the fourth and the early fifth decades of the 14th century, by actively participating in the civil war which broke out after the death of Basil Grand Komnenos between the local aristocracy and Eirene Palaiologina. He also made a reputation as founder and donor of a number of monasteries. |
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