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David of Ohrid

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About David of Ohrid

David of Ohrid was a Byzantine.

David of Ohrid was a Byzantine military commander.

In ca. 1024 he held the post of strategos of the naval theme of Samos. Along with the doux of Thessalonica Nikephoros Kabasilas and the fleet of the Cibyrrhaeot Theme, he confronted a Rus' raid into the Aegean Sea. After forcing their way past the Byzantine defences at the Dardanelles, the Rus', some 800 strong, had made landfall at Lemnos, where the Byzantine commanders confronted them. Feigning negotiations, the Byzantines fell upon the Rus' by surprised and annihilated them.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David of Ohrid?

Military commander

When was David of Ohrid born?

David of Ohrid was born in Ohrid.

What nationality was David of Ohrid?

David of Ohrid was Byzantine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David of Ohrid

· Wikidata: Q21435505

· DBpedia: David of Ohrid

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