Agallianos Kontoskeles

Byzantine commander and rebel leader

Agallianos Kontoskeles - Byzantine commander and rebel leader
Born

None
None years ago

Died

April 18th, 727
1298 years ago — None years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Byzantine Empire

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Served as a Byzantine commander during a turbulent period in the empire. Led a major rebellion against the ruling authorities around 727 AD. His actions were significant in the context of the ongoing conflicts that characterized the Byzantine Empire during this era. The rebellion under his command reflected the challenges faced by the Byzantine state in managing provincial dissent.

Led a rebellion against Byzantine authority

Served as a military commander

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