Andronikos I of Trebizond

Andronikos I Gidos (Greek: Ανδρόνικος Κομνηνός Γίδος, romanized: Andronikos Komnēnos Gidos), Latinized as Andronicus I Gidus or Gidon, was an Emperor of Trebizond (12221235). He is the only ruler of Trebizond who was not a blood relative of the founder of that state, Alexios I Megas Komnenos. George Finlay suggests he may be the same Andronikos who was a general of Theodore I Laskaris. During his reign, Trebizond successfully withstood a siege of the city by the Seljuk Turks, and later supported the Khwarazmshah in the latter's unsuccessful battle with the Seljuks.

Andronikos I Gidos
Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans
Aspron trachy possibly minted under Andronikos I Gidos, depicting him being crowned by Christ
Emperor of Trebizond
Claimant Byzantine Emperor
Reign1222 – 1235
PredecessorAlexios I
SuccessorJohn I
Died1235
SpouseA daughter of Alexios I of Trebizond
FamilyGidos
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