The Byzantine Rank Hierarchy, 9th – 11th centuries

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This article explore the Byzantine rank hierarchy of the period from 9th to 11th century in its classic form from the Middle byzantine period, i.e. – in the time before the reforms of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos. The author examine the various hierarchical pillars of the so-called system of precedence and he made a number of specific observations on the distinct rank levels in the hierarchy of honorary titles in Byzantium.

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Byzantine rank hierarchy, system of precedence, honorary titles, office, Byzantium, rank levels.

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