Bardanes Tourkos

Bardanes Tourkos Military

Bardanes Tourkos dating history

Who are they dating right now?

According to our records, Bardanes Tourkos is possibly single.

Relationships

We have no records of past relationships for Bardanes Tourkos.

About

Bardanes Tourkos is a member of the following lists: Byzantine generals, 8th-century births and 8th-century Byzantine people.

Contribute

Who is Bardanes Tourkos dating? Bardanes Tourkos partner, spouse list. Help us build our profile of Bardanes Tourkos! Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.

Details

Occupation Military

Bardanes, nicknamed Tourkos, "the Turk" (Greek: Βαρδάνης ὁ Τοῦρκος, Bardanēs ho Tourkos, fl.), was a Byzantine general of Armenian origin who launched an unsuccessful rebellion against Emperor Nikephoros I (r. 802–811) in 803. Although a major supporter of Byzantine empress Irene of Athens (r. 797–802), soon after her overthrow he was appointed by Nikephoros as commander-in-chief of the Anatolian armies. From this position, he launched a revolt in July 803, probably in opposition to Nikephoros's economic and religious policies. His troops marched towards Constantinople, but failed to win popular support. At this point, some of his major supporters deserted him and, reluctant to engage the loyalist forces in battle, Bardanes gave up and chose to surrender himself. He retired as a monk to a monastery he had founded. There he was blinded, possibly on Nikephoros's orders.

More about Bardanes Tourkos
Less about Bardanes Tourkos

Discussions

Recommended

Contributors

Top Contributors for Bardanes Tourkos

    Edit Page

    Help keep Bardanes Tourkos profile up to date.

    Six Degrees

    Six Degrees Connections

    Connect any celebrity with Bardanes Tourkos to see how closely they are linked... romantically!

    &
    Recent connections involving Bardanes Tourkos