Theodore Metochites
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Theodore Metochites (Greek: Θεόδωρος Μετοχίτης; 1270–1332) was a Byzantine Greek statesman, author, gentleman philosopher, and patron of the arts. From c. 1305 to 1328 he held the position of personal adviser (mesazōn) to emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos.
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Theodore Metochites | |
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Mesazōn of the Byzantine Empire | |
In office 1305–1328 | |
Monarch | Andronikos II Palaiologos |
Preceded by | Nikephoros Choumnos |
Succeeded by | Alexios Apokaukos |
Personal details | |
Born | 1270 Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul, Turkey)[1] |
Died | 13 March 1332 Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul, Turkey) |
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