Leo Sgouros

Leo Sgouros (Greek: Λέων Σγουρός).

Leo Sgouros was the Lord of Corinth (1200-1208). He was born before 1170 in Nafplio, a son of a wealthy family. His father, Theodoros Sgouros was the Ruler of Nafplio (1180-1200) and Lord of Argos (1189-1200). Leo took over from his father. According to some, he was a Byzantine General, others describe him as Tyran. He was probably an independent ruler of Corinth.

Leo Sgouros fought the invading crusaders, and was constantly fighting against Frankish domination until the day he died . In 1204, he offered asylum to Alexios III Angelos and his family. "In exchange" he married Alexios III's daughter Eudokia (her third husband). (Eudokia died ca. 1211). In 1208, Sgouros killed himself by riding off the top of Acrocorinth to avoid capture.