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Perenos

11th-century Byzantine governor

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About Perenos

Leo Perenos (Greek: Λέων Περενός) was a Byzantine governor (doux) of Dyrrhachium, and the penultimate Catepan of Italy.

In April 1064, as the doux of Dyrrhachium, Perenos provided military and financial aid to Robert, the Norman Count of Mentescaglioso, who was revolting against his uncle, Duke Robert Guiscard of the Apulia and Calabria.

In 1068, the incumbent Catepan of Italy, Abulchares, died. Perenos was appointed as his replacement. The capital of the Catepanate, Bari, had been besieged by the Normans. However, Perenos could not provide a relief mission, as he was unable to cross the sea.

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Important facts

Positions held
Katepano of Italy

Frequently asked questions

Who was Perenos?

11th-century Byzantine governor

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Perenos

· Wikidata: Q30716035

· DBpedia: Leo Perenos

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