Katakalon Tarchaneiotes

Katepano of Adrianople Katakalon Tarchaneiotes (Greek: Κατακαλών Ταρχανειώτης), mentioned in the works of Nikephoros Bryennios the Younger as Katakalon Katakalos (Κατακαλών Κατακαλός),[1] was an 11th-century Byzantine official, active during the reigns of Michael VII Doukas (r. 1071–1078), Nikephoros III Botaneiates (r. 1078–1081) and Alexios I Komnenos (r. 1081–1118).

He first appeared in 1074, when he replaced his father as Duke (dux) of Antioch and confronted the revolt of Philaretos Brachamios, though without success.

Years later, as Katepano of Adrianople (now Edirne), he initially confronted the revolt of Nikephoros Bryennios the Elder but ended up allying with him and taking part in the Battle of Kalavrye.

In 1093, Theophylact of Ohrid sent him two letters, one discussing attitudes to fortune, and the other with a small coin, as in the Parable of the talents or minas.

According to Theophylact of Ohrid, Katakalon Tarchaneiotes was the most illustrious master, while according to Nikephoros Bryennios the Younger, he was a man distinguished for his manner of life, education, and skill in military affairs.