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6 unusual facts about Warren Treadgold


Bardanes Tourkos

Historian Warren Treadgold further suggested that the revolt was a reaction against Nikephoros's usurpation and aimed, at least ostensibly, at the restoration of Irene.

Constans II

According to Warren Treadgold, the first themes were created between 659 and 661, during the reign of Constans II.

Gregory Pterotos

while Warren Treadgold theorized that Gregory may have served as Count of the Opsician Theme, which was the Asian theme closest to Constantinople and hence of particular importance for the stability of the regime.

Michael Lachanodrakon

At any rate, by 772, according to historian Warren Treadgold, Lachanodrakon seems to have succeeded in "eradicating monasticism within his theme".

Patriarch John VII of Constantinople

Warren Treadgold identifies the latter with the Arsaber who married a sister of the Empress Theodora.

Thomas the Slav

The historian Warren Treadgold, however, argues that Thomas stayed in the empire and may have even remained in active military service, and explains his obscurity by Thomas's association with Bardanes, which hampered his career.



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