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Province of the Byzantine Empire
The Opsician Theme (Greek: θέμα Ὀψικίου, thema Opsikiou) or simply Opsikion (Greek: [θέμα] Ὀψίκιον, from Latin: Obsequium) was a Byzantine theme (a military-civilian
Opsikion
Historical region in northwestern Asia Minor
the late 7th century until the mid-10th. It was part of the province of Opsikion in the Byzantine Empire. Its inhabitants, the Greek-speaking descendants
Gothograecia
Byzantine emperor from 685 to 695 and 705 to 711
vented his frustration by slaughtering as many of the Slavs in and around Opsikion as he could lay his hands on. Meanwhile, a Patrician named Symbatius rebelled
Justinian_II
Niketas Nobellisimos und Komes von Opsikion (8. Jahrhundert)?" [Who was Niketas Nobellisimos and Komes of Opsikion (8th century)?] (PDF). Jahrbuch der
List_of_Roman_emperors
Byzantine emperor from 741 to 775
Anna, rebelled. Artabasdos was the strategos (military governor) of the Opsikion theme (province) and had effective control of the Armeniac theme. The event
Constantine_V
Emperor of the Romans
kouropalates ("master of the palace") and became commander (count, komēs) of the Opsikion Theme, while retaining control of his original command. In June 741, after
Artabasdos
Theme of the Byzantine Empire
Artabasdos, the Count of the Opsikion. The new theme, along with that of the Optimatoi was split off from the Opsikion as formed part of the Emperor's
Bucellarian_Theme
British historian of Byzantine Empire
on "Aspects of Byzantine military administration: the Elite Corps, the Opsikion, and the Imperial Tagmata from the sixth to the ninth century" under the
John_Haldon
Region in Anatolia
and Pontus. In the 7th century it was incorporated into the Byzantine Opsikion theme. It became a border region to the Seljuk Empire in the 13th century
Bithynia
798 Abbasid invasion of the Byzantine Empire
was the largest since the expedition of 782. The Abbasid army raided the Opsikion and Thracesian themes, gaining immense loot and defeating a Byzantine army
Abbasid invasion of Asia Minor (798)
Abbasid_invasion_of_Asia_Minor_(798)
Niketas Nobellisimos und Komes von Opsikion (8. Jahrhundert)?" [Who was Niketas Nobellisimos and Komes of Opsikion (8th century)?] (PDF). Jahrbuch der
List_of_Byzantine_emperors
Peoples and cities bound by a treaty, typically with ancient Rome
Praetorians: An Administrative, Institutional, and Social Survey of the Opsikion and Tagmata, c. 580-900. Bonn: Rudolf Habelt. pp. 245–253. Maspero, Jean
Foederati
Period of acute internal instability in the Byzantine Empire from 695 to 717
success. However, the very army that had placed him on the throne (the Opsikion army) rose against him, proclaimed a new emperor and besieged Constantinople
Twenty_Years'_Anarchy
Historic ethnic group
of Bithynia, which accounted for most of the early Byzantine theme of Opsikion, which was divided in the 750s into Opsician proper, Optimates and the
Asia_Minor_Slavs
Historical region of northern Anatolia
Synecdemus c. 33). In the 7th century it became part of the theme of Opsikion, and later of the Bucellarian Theme, before being split off c. 820 to form
Paphlagonia
Byzantine emperor from 775 to 780
with a force made up of the armies of the multiple themes, including: the Opsikion Theme, led by Gregory; the Anatolic Theme, led by Artabasdos; the Armeniac
Leo_IV_the_Khazar
10th-century Byzantine general
Cappadocia, Byzantine Empire (modern-day Turkey) Died April 13, 989 Abydos, Opsikion, Byzantine Empire (modern-day Çanakkale, Turkey) Allegiance Byzantine Empire
Bardas_Phokas_the_Younger
Fall of Byzantine Nicomedia to the Ottoman Empire
Nicomedia Part of the Byzantine–Ottoman wars Date 1337 Location Nicomedia, Opsikion, Byzantine Empire (modern-day İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey) 40°46′00″N 29°55′00″E
Siege_of_Nicomedia
Military and administrative division of the Byzantine Empire
command over Thrace appears to have been exercised by the Count of the Opsikion. Successive campaigns by the emperors of the Heraclian dynasty in Greece
Theme_(Byzantine_district)
Diocese of the Roman Empire
continuing to function until replaced by the themata of Armeniakon and Opsikion in the later 7th century. On the north east shore of the Black Sea, the
Diocese_of_Pontus
patrikios and komes of the "god-guarded imperial Opsikion", and—perhaps later—as patrikios, komes of the Opsikion and strategos of an unidentifiable theme. When
Barasbakourios
Ancient city in Turkey
the 7th century, Abydos came to be administered as part of the theme of Opsikion. The office of kommerkiarios of Abydos is first attested in the mid-7th
Abydos_(Hellespont)
Military unit of the Byzantine Empire
frequent revolts of the new and powerful thematic formations, especially the Opsikion, the Asian theme closest to the capital. Within the first sixty years since
Tagma_(military)
Byzantine emperor from 711 to 713
of Constantinople in 712. When Philippicus transferred an army from the Opsikion theme to police the Balkans, the Umayyad Caliphate under Al-Walid I made
Philippicus
Byzantine military commander (c. 760–823)
Within a short time, all the Asian themes supported Thomas, except for the Opsikion Theme under the patrician Katakylas, a nephew of Michael II, and the Armeniac
Thomas_the_Slav
Macedonia (or possibly the theme of Macedonia). In the 920s, in the theme of Opsikion in Bithynia, he assumed the name of the general Constantine Doukas, who
Basil_the_Copper_Hand
Administrative subdivision of the Byzantine Empire
is based on the mention of a certain patrikios Theodore, Count of the Opsikion and hypostrategos of Thrace, in 680/681. However, it is unclear whether
Thrace_(theme)
Byzantine emperor from 820 to 829
themes, while Michael held the European part of the Empire including the Opsikion (commanded by his relative Katakylas), Thracesian, Armeniac and Chaldian
Michael_II
Byzantine emperor from 717 to 741
Venetia and Istria 3. Rome 4. Naples 5. Calabria 6. Hellas 7. Thrace 8. Opsikion 9. Thrakesion 10. Anatolikon 11. Karabisianoi 12. Armeniakon. Hatched area:
Leo_III_the_Isaurian
Byzantine emperor from 1028 to 1034
Orseolo, son of Doge Pietro II Orseolo. He served as krites (judge) in Opsikion, with the rank of protospatharios (one of the highest judicial ranks, usually
Romanos_III_Argyros
People of the Byzantine Empire
giving rise to new or reviving old provincial labels; such as the "genos of Opsikion" and "Anatolikon" respectively. Scholarship typically views these labels
Byzantines
although not continental) Koloneia (theme) Lykandos Mesopotamia (theme) Opsikion Optimatoi Paphlagonia (theme) Iberia (which incorporated the historical
Ancient_regions_of_Anatolia
Byzantine military-civilian province
1078 1097–1330 The Byzantine themata in c. 780, after the split of the Opsikion; the Thracesian Theme at left, on the west coast of Anatolia. Capital Ephesus
Thracesian_Theme
Roman province located in modern-day Turkey and Greece
century Preceded by Succeeded by Attalid kingdom Anatolic Theme Thracesian Theme Aegean Sea (theme) Samos (theme) Opsikion Today part of Turkey Greece
Asia_(Roman_province)
Byzantine emperor from 713 to 715
with discontent among the populace. In 713, the troops belonging to the Opsikion Theme stationed in Thrace rose up against Emperor Philippicus. To prevent
Anastasius_II_(emperor)
District and municipality in Manisa, Turkey
Κοῦλα) begun as a settlement located on the site of the former Byzantine Opsikion Theme. In 1306, the city was captured by the Catalan Company under Roger
Kula,_Manisa
Calendar year
is crowned emperor. He secures the support of the themes of Thrace and Opsikion, and abandons Leo's religious policy of iconoclasm. Constantine seeks the
741
Period of Byzantine history from 610 to 711
Following these victories, Justinian set about attempting to increase the Opsikion Theme by bringing in some 250,000 settlers of Slavic origin into Asia Minor
Byzantine Empire under the Heraclian dynasty
Byzantine_Empire_under_the_Heraclian_dynasty
Medieval province of the Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine themes of Asia Minor in circa 780, after the split of the Opsikion Capital Amaseia Historical era Middle Ages • Established 640s/660s • Fall
Armeniac_Theme
778 campaign by the Byzantines
Themes, with the Thracesians, Anatolics, Bucellarians, Armeniacs, and Opsikion all being involved with their respective strategoi. The resulting force
Germanikeia_Campaign_(778)
Failed campaign against the Byzantines
Cappadocia with little opposition until it reached the city of Dorylaeum in the Opsikion Theme and put it under siege. However as part of the defensive strategy
Abbasid invasion of Asia Minor (779)
Abbasid_invasion_of_Asia_Minor_(779)
Roman province located in modern-day Turkey
province of Bithynia and Pontus was reorganized into the Bucellarian, Opsikion, and Optimatoi themes. List of Roman governors of Bithynia and Pontus Kingdom
Bithynia_and_Pontus
Period of Byzantine history from 717 to 802
Thracesian themes, Artabasdos secured that of the themes of Thrace and Opsikion, in addition to his own Armeniac soldiers. After the rival emperors had
Byzantine Empire under the Isaurian dynasty
Byzantine_Empire_under_the_Isaurian_dynasty
Day of the year
Philippicus is blinded, deposed and sent into exile by conspirators of the Opsikion army in Thrace. He is succeeded by Anastasios II, who begins the reorganization
June_3
Battle in Italy in 1041
(most notably Harald Hardrada, the future king of Norway), troops from the Opsikion tagma and several Thracesians. He was able to defeat the first rebel troops
Battle_of_Olivento
Military unit
Praetorians. An Administrative, Institutional and Social Survey of the Opsikion and Tagmata, c. 580-900. Bonn: Dr. Rudolf Habelt GmbH. ISBN 3-7749-2004-4
Vigla_(tagma)
Calendar year
continue until 716; Emperor Philippicus transfers a Byzantine army from the Opsikion Theme in Asia Minor, to police the Balkan Peninsula. February – King Ansprand
712
Military term of Byzantine Empire
Praetorians: An Administrative, Institutional and Social Survey of the Opsikion and Tagmata, c. 580–900. Bonn: R. Habelt. ISBN 3-7749-2004-4. Kazhdan,
Hetaireia
Emperor of the Romans
Leo III the Isaurian (r. 717–741 A.D), he is referred to as komes of the Opsikion (Latin: obsequium)—at that time not yet a province, but rather the emperor's
Mizizios
Byzantine court office, originating as imperial stable master
appears under Justinian II (r. 685–695, 705–711) and a prōtostratōr of the Opsikion named Rouphos in 712. The first holder of the post to be mentioned as a
Protostrator
Medieval Byzantine city
region of Macedonia. Many of the conquered tribes were transferred to the Opsikion district of northwestern Asia Minor. Part of those Asia Minor Slavs deserted
Gordoservon
Historical ethnic group
Praetorians: An Administrative, Institutional and Social Survey of the Opsikion and Tagmata, c. 580–900. Bonn: Dr. Rudolf Habelt GmbH. Heather, Peter.
Taifals
Calendar year
general (strategos), is proclaimed emperor by the troops of the Anatolic, Opsikion, Thracian and Bucellarian themes. The 'rebel' army marches to Chrysopolis
803
Military post of the Byzantine Empire, extant from the 8c
Praetorians. An Administrative, Institutional and Social Survey of the Opsikion and Tagmata, c. 580–900. Bonn: Dr. Rudolf Habelt GmbH. ISBN 3-7749-2004-4
Domestic_of_the_Schools
Wife of Artabasdos
soon appointed kouropalatēs ("master of the palace") and komēs of the Opsikion theme, while retaining control of his original command.[page needed] The
Anna_(wife_of_Artabasdos)
Calendar year
mutiny, and succeeded by Theodosius III, a tax-collector from the theme of Opsikion (modern Turkey). After a six-month siege, Theodosius and his troops take
715
governor of Chaldia. ca. 930: Popular revolt of Basil the Copper Hand in Opsikion. 970: Rebellion of the Phokas supporters under Bardas Phokas the Younger
List of Byzantine revolts and civil wars
List_of_Byzantine_revolts_and_civil_wars
of men drawn from the Thracesian, Anatolic, Bucellarian, Armeniac, and Opsikion themes, under the sole command of his father’s general, Michael Lachanodrakon
Abbasid invasion of Asia Minor (780)
Abbasid_invasion_of_Asia_Minor_(780)
Decade
continue until 716; Emperor Philippicus transfers a Byzantine army from the Opsikion Theme in Asia Minor, to police the Balkan Peninsula. February – King Ansprand
710s
reward Artabasdos of the title of kouropalates and command of the critical Opsikion Theme In return for his pivotal support. Leo would also marry his daughter
Rebellion_of_Artabasdos
Calendar year
Philippicus is blinded, deposed, and sent into exile by conspirators of the Opsikion army in Thrace, after a reign of 1 year and 6 months. He is succeeded by
713
counter-offensive to suppress a severe military coup spearheaded by the Opsikion Theme. The rebellious provincial troops marched on the capital, demanding
Expedition_of_Sufyan_bin_Auf
Byzantine administrative unit (theme)
Praetorians: An Αdministrative, Ιnstitutional and Social Survey of the Opsikion and the Tagmata, c. 580-900. Vol. 3. Bonn: R. Habelt. ISBN 3-7749-2004-4
Optimatoi
Village in Emet district, Kütahya province, Turkey
Άκροκός), which was mentioned in the 9th century as a bandon in the theme of Opsikion. (The bandon of Akrokos also included a town called Tiberiopolis, whose
Eğrigöz
Military campaigns, 720-740
Al-Battal then turned southwest and advanced towards the headquarters of the Opsikion Theme, Nicaea. The Umayyad vanguard caught the garrison of the city by
Umayyad invasions of Asia Minor (720–740)
Umayyad_invasions_of_Asia_Minor_(720–740)
Minor. Almost all of the Anatolian Themes, with the exceptions of the Opsikion and the Armeniakon, joined his rebellion. Ultimately, Thomas secured the
Rebellion_of_Thomas_the_Slav
Byzantine victory over the Abbasids
by the Byzantine general Andrew the Scythian, who as strategos of the Opsikion Theme had won several battles against Abbasid raiding armies and killed
Battle_of_Podandus_(878)
Byzantine emperor in 811 (790s–812)
consolidated the five major themes of Asia Minor—Anatolic, Armeniac, Bucellarian, Opsikion, and Thracesian—under Bardanes' control as monostrategos of the combined
Staurakios
Ancient city in north west Minor Asia
as part of the Thracesian Theme. In early 715, soldiers of the theme of Opsikion mutinied and travelled to Adramyttium where they proclaimed Theodosius
Adramyttium
consisting of units from the Anatolikon, Armeniakon, Thrakesion, and Opsikion themes, in addition to which, there were up to 1,000 Varangian guardsmen
Capture_of_Messina_(1038)
Military unit
Praetorians. An Administrative, Institutional and Social Survey of the Opsikion and Tagmata, c. 580-900. Bonn: Dr. Rudolf Habelt GmbH. ISBN 3-7749-2004-4
Hikanatoi
Byzantine patrician
Baktangios accompanied Artabasdos in his flight to the castle of Pouzanes in Opsikion (northwestern Asia Minor). They were both captured by Constantine's agents
Baktangios
History of Anatolia under the Byzantine Empire
success. However the very army that had placed him on the throne (the Opsikion army) rose against him, proclaimed a new emperor and besieged Constantinople
Byzantine_Anatolia
Byzantine military unit of 50-400 soldiers
Praetorians: An Administrative, Institutional and Social Survey of the Opsikion and Tagmata, c. 580–900. Bonn: Rudolf Habelt. ISBN 3-7749-2004-4. Haldon
Allagion
citizens and devastating the lands of Asia Minor as far as Phrygia in the Opsikion Theme. These depredations demanded a strategic response by Michael, who
Battle_of_Ancyra_(825)
Calendar year
raided the Byzantine themes of Cappadocia, Anatolikon, Boukellarion, and Opsikion. The Byzantines are defeated, and many of the officers defect to the Arabs
844
Byzantine imperial guards
Praetorians. An Administrative, Institutional and Social Survey of the Opsikion and Tagmata, c. 580-900. Bonn: Dr. Rudolf Habelt GmbH. ISBN 3-7749-2004-4
Excubitors
Province of the Byzantine Empire
antique province of Paphlagonia, which had been subsumed in the themes of Opsikion and Boukellarion. Its administrative and ecclesiastical capital, as during
Paphlagonia_(theme)
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 730 to 754
who was kouropalates ("master of the palace"), and commanded both the Opsikion theme and the Armeniac theme, took advantage of the new Emperor's absence
Anastasius_of_Constantinople
844 battle of the Arab-Byzantine Wars
through the Byzantine themes of Cappadocia, Anatolikon, Boukellarion, and Opsikion. Sa'id's troops sacked Dorylaion and even reached the shore of the Bosporus
Battle_of_Mauropotamos
Abbasid general and provincial governor (750–812)
baggage-train. On his return, he was attacked by the forces of the themes of Opsikion and Optimatoi, but defeated them. At the same time, his son raided the
Abd_al-Malik_ibn_Salih
smashed his head against a city gate. Mizizios (668–669) – Commander of the Opsikion, he was chosen by the court at Sicily to replace the murdered Constans
List_of_Byzantine_usurpers
Praetorians: An Administrative, Institutional and Social Survey of the Opsikion and Tagmata, c. 580-900. Bonn: Rudolf Habelt. ISBN 3-7749-2004-4. Kazhdan
Noumeroi
Arab Emir of Malatya from the 830s to 863
into Byzantium. One of them swept through the themes of Thrakesion and Opsikion and reached up to the great Byzantine army base of Malagina in Bithynia
Umar_al-Aqta
Byzantine general and statesman
Praetorians: An Administrative, Institutional and Social Survey of the Opsikion and Tagmata, c. 580–900. R. Habelt. ISBN 3-7749-2004-4. Kaegi, Walter Emil
Bonus_(patrician)
Byzantine army assembly place and fortress
East: it was here that the armies of the powerful themes of Anatolikon, Opsikion and Thrakesion joined the emperor. The region was also the site of the
Malagina
Decade
is crowned emperor. He secures the support of the themes of Thrace and Opsikion, and abandons Leo's religious policy of iconoclasm. Constantine seeks the
740s
Decade
general (strategos), is proclaimed emperor by the troops of the Anatolic, Opsikion, Thracian and Bucellarian themes. The 'rebel' army marches to Chrysopolis
800s_(decade)
Decade
raided the Byzantine themes of Cappadocia, Anatolikon, Boukellarion, and Opsikion. The Byzantines are defeated, and many of the officers defect to the Arabs
840s
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