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 (1222–1235). 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 | |
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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 | |
Reign | 1222 – 1235 |
Predecessor | Alexios I |
Successor | John I |
Died | 1235 |
Spouse | A daughter of Alexios I of Trebizond |
Family | Gidos |
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