Megas | The ''megas doux | ''The Megas #1''
Art by Peter Rubin | The Magicks of Megas-tu | Megas Alexandros Irakleia F.C. |
In 1047, a John Vatatzes joined the revolt of Leo Tornikios, but in the 12th century they rose to high offices: Theodore Vatatzes was named despotes by Emperor Manuel I, and his son John Komnenos Vatatzes became megas domestikos (commander-in-chief of the Byzantine army).