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Staurakios ( Greek: Σταυράκιος, romanized : Staurákios; Latin: Stauracius, early 790s – 11 January 812), was Byzantine emperor from 26 or 28 July to 2 October 811. He was born in the early 790s, probably between 791 and 793, to Nikephoros I and an unknown woman. Nikephoros seized the throne of the Byzantine Empire from Empress ...
Staurakios, was Byzantine emperor from 26 or 28 July to 2 October 811. He was born in the early 790s, probably between 791 and 793, to Nikephoros I and an unknown woman. Nikephoros seized the throne of the Byzantine Empire from Empress Irene in 802, and elevated Staurakios to co-emperor on 25 December 803.
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Years active. 781–800. Known for. Court eunuch; de facto prime minister for Irene of Athens. Staurakios ( Greek: Σταυράκιος, sometimes Latinized Stauracius; died 3 June 800) was a Byzantine Greek eunuch official, who rose to be one of the most important and influential associates of Byzantine empress Irene of Athens ( r. 797–802 ).
Quick Reference. (Σταυράκιος), adviser of Empress Irene; died Constantinople 3 June 800. A eunuch and patrikios, Staurakios was described as “the foremost man of his day and in charge of everything” (Theoph. ... From: Staurakios in The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium ». Subjects: History — Early history (500 CE to 1500)
Staurakios (811) Nikephoros’s son and colleague ruled from 26/28 July to 2 October 811, after being wounded in the battle in which his father was killed. He was not expected to live long, and had no children. His brother-in-law Michael I Rangabe seized the throne and tonsured Staurakios, who died three months later.
Nikephoros I and Staurakios, issued 803–11 (BZS.1951.31.5.1642) There are two phases to the seals and coins of Nikephoros: the first, 802 to 803, depicts Nikephoros alone, while the second, from 803 to 811, includes his son and colleague, Staurakios. After the Iconoclast period the reign of Nikephoros also marks the temporary return of the ...
Quick Reference. Emperor (28 July–1 Oct. 811); died Constantinople 11 Jan. 812. Son of Emp. Nikephoros I, he was crowned co-emperor in Dec. 803. Staurakios was “completely unfit in appearance, strength, and ... From: Staurakios in The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium » Subjects: History — Early history (500 CE to 1500)
