About Xeno of Koroni
Born 1250. Xeno of Koroni was a Byzantine hymnwriter and musician.
Xenos Korones or Xeno of Koroni (Greek: Ξένος ο Κορώνης; ) was a Greek chanter and hymnographer. He was the lead chanter of the Hagia Sophia in the 14th century.
Biography Xeno was born in the city of Koroni in the Peloponnese. The artist's name first became known in Constantinople when he was proclaimed the chief musician of the palace and around the same time, he was proclaimed the lead chanter of the Hagia Sophia. Xeno's talent was even recognized by the Palaeologans many years later.
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Who was Xeno of Koroni?
byzantine Greek hymnographer
When was Xeno of Koroni born?
Xeno of Koroni was born in 1250.
What was Xeno of Koroni's occupation?
Xeno of Koroni was a hymnwriter and musician.
What nationality was Xeno of Koroni?
Xeno of Koroni was Byzantine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Xeno of Koroni. https://biography.guide/xeno-of-koroni/
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