Hikanatoi
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The Hikanatoi (Greek: Ἱκανάτοι, lit. 'The Able Ones'), sometimes Latinized as Hicanati, were one of the Byzantine tagmata, the elite guard units based near the imperial capital of Constantinople. Founded in the early 9th century, it survived until the late 11th century.
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Hikanatoi | |
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Active | 809/811–11th century (?) |
Disbanded | unknown; last attested in 949 |
Country | Byzantine Empire |
Type | Guard heavy cavalry |
Garrison/HQ | Constantinople, Bithynia, Thrace |
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