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| − | '''Spatharios''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]] | + | '''Spatharios''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]] Σπαθάριος) is a title used mostly in the [[Byzantine empire|Byzantine]] period of Greek history. |
| − | ==Military Rank== | + | ==As a Military Rank== |
| − | Spatharios was a [[Byzantine empire|Byzantine]] military rank meaning | + | Spatharios was a [[Byzantine empire|Byzantine]] military rank meaning the "Sword-bearer". |
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| + | The "sword-bearers" ([[Greek language|Greek]] plural: Σπαθάριοι), were (allegedly) members of a special Imperial guard. Their leader was called '''Protospatharios''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Πρωτοσπαθάριος). | ||
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By the end of the 12th century, the title disappeared possibly due to changes in weapons used. | By the end of the 12th century, the title disappeared possibly due to changes in weapons used. | ||
| − | ==Honorary Title== | + | ==As an Honorary Title== |
| − | The word "Protospatharios" was also used as a title | + | The word "Protospatharios" was also used as a title awarded to senior officials and army commanders. |
== Family Name == | == Family Name == | ||
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| − | [[Category:Titles]] | + | [[Category:Byzantine Titles]] |
Latest revision as of 15:22, March 1, 2010
Spatharios (Greek Σπαθάριος) is a title used mostly in the Byzantine period of Greek history.
As a Military Rank
Spatharios was a Byzantine military rank meaning the "Sword-bearer".
The "sword-bearers" (Greek plural: Σπαθάριοι), were (allegedly) members of a special Imperial guard. Their leader was called Protospatharios (Greek: Πρωτοσπαθάριος).
By the end of the 12th century, the title disappeared possibly due to changes in weapons used.
As an Honorary Title
The word "Protospatharios" was also used as a title awarded to senior officials and army commanders.
Family Name
Spatharios is also a well know Medieval Greek family name. Details under the name Spathis.