Comnenus

American  

[kom-nee-nuhs] / kɒmˈni nəs /

noun

1. a dynasty of Byzantine emperors that ruled at Constantinople, 1057?–1185, and at Trebizond in Asia Minor, 1204–1461?.

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Comnenus British  

/ kɒmˈniːnəs /

noun

1. an important Byzantine family from which the imperial dynasties of Constantinople (1057–59; 1081–1185) and Trebizond (1204–1461) derived

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Other Word Forms

• Comnenian adjective

Example Sentences

In 1093, the Byzantine emperor Alexius Comnenus sent an appeal to Robert, Count of Flanders.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

Those with a more curious eye for the romantic characters of history recalled Alexius Comnenus, fugitive of the fourth crusade, imaginative, able 22-year-old knight-errant who crowned himself king of the land.

From Time Magazine Archive

He may be described as a weak reflection or copy of Manuel Comnenus, being a mighty hunter, a bold spear both in the tournament and on the battle-field, and a great spender of money.

From The Byzantine Empire by Oman, Charles William Chadwick

The appeal of Michael VII. was re-echoed by Alexius Comnenus himself.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various

Isaac Comnenus and his friends took arms, and dispossessed the aged Michael of his throne with little difficulty.

From The Byzantine Empire by Oman, Charles William Chadwick