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Gregory the Patrician (Greek: Γρηγόριος, romanized: Grēgórios; Latin: Flavius Gregorius, died 647) was a Byzantine Exarch of Africa (modern Tunisia, eastern Algeria and western Libya). A relative of the ruling Heraclian dynasty , Gregory was fiercely pro- Chalcedonian and led a rebellion in 646 against Emperor Constans II over the ...
After Gregory's death, the Arabs sacked Sufetula and raided across the Exarchate, while the Byzantines withdrew to their fortresses. Unable to storm the Byzantine fortifications, and satisfied with the huge amounts of plunder they had made, the Arabs agreed to depart in exchange for the payment of a heavy tribute in gold.
[1]: 94–5 Not to be confused with Nicetas the Patrician. 629–647 Gregory the Patrician: Flavius Gregorius: Γρηγόριος, Φλάβιος Γρηγόριος (Grēgorios, Flabios Grēgorios) n/a Led a revolt against the Emperor Constans II. He was the son of Heraclius' cousin Niketas. [6] [7] 647–665 Gennadius (II) Gennadius
Pope Gregory I (Latin: Gregorius I; c. 540 – 12 March 604), commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great, was the 64th Bishop of Rome from 3 September 590 to his death. [ 1 ] [ a ] He is known for instituting the first recorded large-scale mission from Rome, the Gregorian mission , to convert the then largely pagan Anglo-Saxons to Christianity ...
Gregory served as the WFA's volunteer assistant until she took over Hobbs' position as secretary in 1972. [11] She was the secretary for 9 years until 1981 and was later succeeded by Linda Whitehead. During her time in the WFA, Gregory served many roles such as liaison officer and chair, and became the Honorary Life Vice president-of the WFA in ...
This category includes the members of the patrician social class of Ancient Rome. For the holders of the late Roman and Byzantine title of patrician ( patricius , patrikios ), use Category:Patricii .
Patrician may refer to: Patrician (ancient Rome) , the original aristocratic families of ancient Rome, and a synonym for "aristocratic" in modern English usage Patrician (post-Roman Europe) , the governing elites of cities in parts of medieval and Early Modern Europe
Saint Nicetas the Patrician (Greek: Νικήτας Πατρίκιος, romanized: Niketas Patrikios; 761/62 – 6 October 836) was a Byzantine monk and a fervent opponent of Byzantine Iconoclasm. He is usually identified with Nicetas Monomachos ( Νικήτας Μονομάχος ), a eunuch official and general from Paphlagonia active at the ...