Germanus (magister militum under Phocas)

Germanus (

Byzantine-Sassanid War of 602–628

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Biography

Germanus is possibly the same as the dux of Phoenice, who was chosen by the army as its leader during the mutiny at Monocarton in Easter 588, in place of Priscus. Although Germanus restored discipline and led the army to a victory against the Persians, he was tried and found guilty by a subsequent tribunal. Sentenced to death, he was quickly pardoned and received rewards from Emperor Maurice (r. 582–602).^[1]

In 602, shortly before the outbreak of the revolt against Emperor Maurice that brought Phocas to power, Germanus was placed in command of the strategically important fortress of

Khosrau II (r. 590–628). At this time, Germanus was reportedly attacked and wounded by one of his soldiers, but soon recovered.^[3]

In late 603,

Constantina, but was defeated and heavily wounded, dying a few days after in Constantina.^[3]^[5]

References

^ Martindale 1992, pp. 529–530, 532; Treadgold 1997, pp. 229–230, 238.
^ Martindale 1992, pp. 532–533.
^ ^a ^b ^c Martindale 1992, p. 533.
^ Treadgold 1997, pp. 237–238.
^ Treadgold 1997, p. 238.

Sources

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[1] Martindale 1992, pp. 529–530, 532; Treadgold 1997, pp. 229–230, 238.

[2] Martindale 1992, pp. 532–533.

[PLRE533-3] Martindale 1992, p. 533.

[4] Treadgold 1997, pp. 237–238.

[5] Treadgold 1997, p. 238.

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