Gregory Taronites
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For other people named Gregory Taronites, see Gregory Taronites (disambiguation).
Gregory Taronites (Greek: Γρηγόριος Ταρωνίτης, romanized: Grēgorios Tarōnitēs) was an Armenian prince of Taron, who went over to Byzantine service and held senior commands and governorships under Emperor Basil II. He was killed by the Bulgarians at an ambush near Thessalonica ca. 991 or 995.
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Died | ca. 991/995 |
Allegiance | Byzantine Empire |
Rank | doux of Thessalonica |
Wars | Rebellion of Bardas Skleros, Byzantine–Bulgarian wars |
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