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Alexios Axouch

Type Figure Region Constantinople Time c. 1120–1170 Also known as Alexios Axouch、Alexios Axuch、阿莱克修斯·阿库霍斯

Alexios Axouch (first half of the 12th century – c. 1170), a Byzantine military noble, son of Grand Domestic John Axouch;…

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  1. 1121–1130Constantinople · MarmaraAlexios was the son of John Axouch and grew up in the imperial palace while his father served as Grand Domestic and assisted John II on campaigns in the Balkans and Anatolia. The Axouch family's power was so great that even imperial family members had to bow to the Grand Domestic; Alexios was educated alongside Komnenos princes, laying the foundation for his later military career and imperial marriage.
  2. 1142–1157Constantinople · MarmaraAlexios married Maria Komene, daughter of John II's eldest son and co-emperor Alexios Komnenos, entering the imperial in-laws. Under Manuel I he was granted the title of Grand Domestic, becoming the second most powerful man in the army and participating in the planning and command of several campaigns.
  3. 1157–1167Southern Italy, Cilicia · AsiaIn 1157 Alexios led troops to Southern Italy to salvage a failing situation, and in 1158 made peace with King William I of Sicily, allowing the Byzantines to withdraw with honor. In 1165 he became governor of Cilicia and commander-in-chief, possibly taking part in the 1166 campaign against Hungary. Around 1167 he fell from favor on charges of conspiracy and sorcery and was forced into monasticism; his son 'John the Fat' later launched an abortive coup in 1201.

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