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| − | '''Spatharios''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Σπαθαριος). Byzantine military rang meaning the the "Sword-bearer". | + | '''Spatharios''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Σπαθαριος). |
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| + | Byzantine military rang 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 Language|Greek]]: Προτοσπαθαριος). | The "sword-bearers" ([[Greek]] Plural: Σπαθαριοι), were (allegedly) members of a special Imperial guard. Their leader was called '''Protospatharios''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Προτοσπαθαριος). | ||
By the end of the 12th century, the title disappeared. Maybe due to changes in weapons used. | By the end of the 12th century, the title disappeared. Maybe due to changes in weapons used. | ||
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| + | ==Honorary Title== | ||
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. | ||
Revision as of 05:47, February 19, 2009
Spatharios (Greek: Σπαθαριος).
Military Rang
Byzantine military rang 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.
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.