Nikephoros Ouranos

Type Figure Region Asia Time c. 950–1011 Also known as Nikephoros Ouranos、Nikephoros Uranos

Distinguished Byzantine general of the late 10th–early 11th century, supreme commander of the Eastern theme, who repeatedly defeated Arab and Bulgari…

Timeline

c. 990–1001Anatolia · Byzantine EmpireUnder Basil II he served as supreme military commander in the East, organizing defenses at Antioch, Apamea and elsewhere, and taking part in counteroffensives against Arab forces in Syria.
1011–1017Eastern Anatolia · Byzantine EmpireAround 1011 he still held responsibility for eastern frontier defense and combat; records describe his rigorous command style and skill at defeating larger forces, contributing greatly to Anatolian security.

Sources

Nikephoros Ouranos https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikephoros_Ouranos
Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium — Alexander Kazhdan (ed.) (1991)