Damian Dalassenos, Byzantine general (born 940)

Damian Dalassenos

Byzantine general and aristocrat (c. 940–998)

Damian Dalassenos was a Byzantine aristocrat and the first known member of the Dalassenos noble family. He is known for his service as the military governor (doux) of Antioch in 996–998. He fought the Fatimids with some success, until he was killed at the Battle of Apamea on 19…