Andronikos Kamateros

Andronikos Kamateros (medium Greek Ἀνδρόνικος Καματηρός, * 1110 in Constantinople Opel, † 1175 in Constantinople Opel ) was a Byzantine official.

Life

Andronikos comes from a very influential family in the 12th century. Andronikos held after the study of law and rhetoric during the reign of Manuel I Komnenos highest offices (epi ton deēseōn, Stadteparch ). In addition, he encouraged scholars ( Theodoros Prodromos ), with whom he was in contact letter ( Euthymios Malakes, Gregory Antiochus, Ioannes Tzetzes, Theodoros Balsamon ). 1170-1175 commissioned him emperor Manuel I Comnenus, the post Hiera Hoplothēkē ( Ἱερὰ Ὁπλοθήκη, mental armory ). This probably served to underline the right orthodox faith of the emperor. In the work, the philosophical knowledge (especially Aristotle ) and the theological interests Andronikos become clear.

Output

• Alessandra Bucossi: Ἱερὰ Ὁπλοθήκη - Sacrum armamentarium by Andronikos Kamateros. Corpus Christianorum Series Graeca, Turnhout ( in press)