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John Doukas

Type Figure Region Byzantine Empire Time c. 1100–1174 Also known as John Doukas、Ioannes Doukas、约翰·杜卡

John Doukas (c. 1100–1174) was a prominent Byzantine military figure of the Doukas family, brother of Emperor Constantine X, who served as a senior g…

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  1. 1100–1150Constantinople · ThraceAs brother of Constantine X, he retained military influence after the Doukas' brief reign, continuing to serve the Komnenian court from 1151 to 1160 and participating in imperial naval and land affairs.
  2. 1150–1174Aegean Sea · Aegean SeaHe held the empire's highest naval post, commanding fleets against the Sicilian Normans and pirate threats, and remained a senior military adviser at Manuel's court until his death around 1174.

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