Bardas Phokas the Younger

Bardas Phokas (or Phocas) (Greek: Βάρδας Φωκᾶς) (c. 940–13 April 989) was an eminent Byzantine general who took a conspicuous part in three revolts for and against the ruling Macedonian dynasty.

For the father of Nikephoros II, see Bardas Phokas the Elder.
Bardas Phokas
Nickname(s)Phocas
Bornc. 940
Cappadocia, Byzantine Empire
(modern-day Turkey)
DiedApril 13, 989
Abydos, Opsikion, Byzantine Empire
(modern-day Çanakkale, Turkey)
AllegianceByzantine Empire
RankGeneral
Battles/warsBattle of Pankaleia
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