Difference between revisions of "Spatharios"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 5: | Line 5: | ||
The word "Protospatharios" was also used as a title, awarded to senior officials and army commanders. | 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. Check under the name [[Spathis]]. | ||
Revision as of 05:36, February 19, 2009
Spatharios (Greek: Σπαθαριος). Byzantine military title meaning the the "Sword-bearer".
The "sword-bearers" (Greek Plural: Σπαθαριοι), were (allegedly) members of a special Imperial guard. Their leader was called Protospatharios (Greek: Προτοσπαθαριος). By the end of the 12th century, the title disappeared. Maybe due to changes in weapons used.
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. Check under the name Spathis.