ENTRY TYPE
Persons |
SUMMARY
The case of John Choiroboskos is both unusual and interesting. He lived in the first decade of the 14th century. He was a man of humble origin, a warrior and adventurer, who fought against the Turkish tribes at head of military troupes. The Byzantines initially imprisoned him on suspicion, while he had been also imprisoned by the Turks. Later, his troupes involved in looting. |
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