Leontius

Leontius was a 7th century Byzantine general who served under Emperor Phocas in the context of the Byzantine-Sassanian War (602–628). He was originally from Syria and previously served the Byzantine court as a senior ranking eunuch and sakellarios.

Leontius arrived in the region to replace Germanus. He managed to successfully recapture Edessa, while Narses was brought to Constantinople and burned alive. Shortly after, the Sassanians attacked the Roman army once again, defeating Leontius at the battle of Arzamon. Phocas had the general recalled and subsequently imprisoned.