About John Raphael
John Raphael was a Byzantine military leader.
John Raphael or Rafayl was the catepan of Italy from September to December 1046 AD. He replaced the catepan Eustathios Palatinos and arrived with an army of Varangian auxiliaries in Bari.
Because the Varangians were not well received by the people of Bari, John Raphael spent his governorship at Otranto. His term saw the rise of Argyrus as the Byzantine Empire's most successful general in Italy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Raphael?
Byzantine general
When did John Raphael die?
John Raphael died in 1001.
What was John Raphael's occupation?
John Raphael was a military leader.
What nationality was John Raphael?
John Raphael was Byzantine.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Raphael (catepan)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Raphael. https://biography.guide/john-raphael/
MLA: "John Raphael." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-raphael/.
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