Boleron
krites of Boleron, Strymon, and Thessalonica
Boleron (Greek: Βολερόν) was the name of a region and a Byzantine province in southwestern Thrace during the Middle Ages.
The region is first mentioned in the mid-9th century Life of Saint Peritheorion—in 1083, but most often it is found as part of a composite province along with the older themes of Thessalonica and Strymon.[1]
After the
John III Vatatzes reconstituted Boleron as the separate province of Boleron-Mosynopolis. In the early 14th century, under the Palaiologos emperors, it was again united with Strymon and Serres into a broader theme, but by 1344 it had declined in status, as a document dated to that year considers Boleron (along with Serres, Strymon, and other localities) a mere kastron (a small district centred on a fortified settlement), rather than proper themes.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Gregory & Kazhdan 1991, p. 304.
Sources
- Chatziantoniou, Elisavet (2012–2013). "Παρατηρήσεις σχετικά με την οικονομική διοίκηση του θέματος Βολερού, Στρυμόνος και Θεσσαλονίκης (11ος αι.)" [Observations regarding the Fiscal Administration of the theme of Boleros, Strymon, and Thessalonike (11th century)] (PDF). Byzantiaka (in Greek). 30. Thessaloniki: Hellenic Historical Society: 149–193. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04.
- Gregory, Timothy E.; Kazhdan, Alexander (1991). "Boleron". In ISBN 0-19-504652-8.