Tornikios Τορνίκιος | |
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Noble family | |
Country | Byzantine Empire |
Founded | 10th century |
Founder | Abu Ghanim |
Titles |
The Tornikios or Tornikes (pl. Tornikioi; Greek: Τορνίκιος, Τορνίκης; feminine form Tornikina, Greek: Τορνικίνα) was a Byzantine noble family, prominent during the middle and late Byzantine period. From the mid-10th century, members of the family, of Armenian and Georgian origins, acquired a role of growing importance in the political affairs of the empire, while in the following centuries they played a leading role in crucial military and political events. In the 13th century the family grew in importance after intermarring with members of other aristocratic families, mainly the Palaiologos dynasty.
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