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John the Orphanotrophos

Chief Court eunuch (1000-1043)

John the Orphanotrophos was born in 1000 in Paphlagonia and died on May 19, 1043.

Born

in 1000

Died: May 19, 1043

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Birthplace
Paphlagonia
Professions
politician, eunuch
Citizenship
Byzantine Empire

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Family

Sibling
Michael IV the Paphlagonian

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Where was John the Orphanotrophos born?

John the Orphanotrophos was born in Paphlagonia.

When did John the Orphanotrophos die?

John the Orphanotrophos died on May 19, 1043.