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'''Spatharios''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Σπαθαριος). | '''Spatharios''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Σπαθαριος). | ||
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| − | Byzantine military | + | Spatharios was a [[Byzantine empire|Byzantine]] military rank 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 | + | By the end of the 12th century, the title disappeared possibly due to changes in weapons used. |
==Honorary Title== | ==Honorary Title== | ||
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'''Spatharios''' is also a well know Medieval Greek family name. Details under the name [[Spathis]]. | '''Spatharios''' is also a well know Medieval Greek family name. Details under the name [[Spathis]]. | ||
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Revision as of 10:25, February 19, 2009
Spatharios (Greek: Σπαθαριος).
Military Rank
Spatharios was a Byzantine military rank 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 possibly 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.