For modern people with the same surname, see Gavras.
Gabras or Gavras (Greek: Γαβρᾶς, Turkish: Kavraz) feminine form Gabraina (Γάβραινα), is the name of an important Byzantine aristocratic family which became especially prominent in the late 11th and early 12th centuries as the semi-independent and quasi-hereditary rulers of Chaldia.[1]
The Gabrades are attested for the first time in the late 10th century, when Constantine Gabras participated in the revolt of Bardas Skleros. The general Theodore Gabras captured Trebizond and ruled it and the theme of Chaldia as a virtually autonomous state (ca. 1081–1098). He was celebrated for his martial exploits, and was later venerated as a saint in the region. His son, Constantine Gabras, also became governor of Chaldia (ca. 1119–1140) and ended up ruling it as a quasi-independent prince. Several members of the family entered service with the Seljuk Turks in the 12th and 13th centuries, and in the 14th century, several Gabrades are attested in administrative positions in Byzantium, most notably the official and scholar Michael Gabras, known for his extensive correspondence with the main Byzantine literary and political figures of his day, and his brother John. A branch of the family also became rulers of the Principality of Theodoro in the Crimea.
late 10th century, when Constantine Gabras participated in the revolt of Bardas Skleros. The general Theodore Gabras captured Trebizond and ruled it and...
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Michael Gabras (Greek: Μιχαήλ Γαβρᾶς; c. 1290 – after 1350) was a Byzantine official and writer. A lowly scribe in the imperial chancery, Gabras' life is...
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Tethbae, called Cairpre Gabra. Their territory corresponds to the barony of Granard in modern county Longford in Ireland. Cairpre Gabra is a corruption of...
martyred. His younger son Constantine Gabras succeeded him as Dux of Chaldia. The feast day of Saint Theodoros Gabras is 2 October. Bryer, Anthony A.M. (1980)...
Constantine Gabras and the region came under direct imperial control once more. Following their loss of power, the family of the Gabras had three options:...
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such as the Asiet Malkia, also refer to Adam as "Adam the First Man" (Adam Gabra Qadmaiia). The Thousand and Twelve Questions, a Mandaean priestly text,...
Gabra PhD FRCPE FRCP (Born 15 January 1963) is a British oncologist and Professor Emeritus in Medical Oncology at Imperial College London. Hani Gabra...
Gebre Krestos (Ge'ez: ገብረ ክሪስቶስ) was Emperor of Ethiopia from 24 March 1832 to his death on 8 June 1832. He was the son of Gebre Mesay, allegedly a descendant...
Gavras (Greek: Γαβράς), also transliterated Gabras or Gauras, is a Greek surname. It can refer to: Gabras, a Byzantine noble family with which the surname...
Gregory Gabras (Greek: Γρηγόριος Γαβρᾶς, romanized: Grēgorios Gabras) was the son of the Byzantine governor of Trebizond, Theodore Gabras who was involved...
Some authorities identify Taronites with the known son of Theodore Gabras, Gregory Gabras. See Anthony Bryer, "A Byzantine Family: The Gabrades, c. 979 –...
Trebizond into Seljuk-held Sinope. After that, the area was administered by the Gabras family, Trapezuntine magnates who later established the Principality of...
sent his brother-in-law, Alexander Gabras, to Mangup with the purpose of replacing a local ruler from the Gabras family, who was Alexander's own brother...
American University in Cairo Press. ISBN 978-1-61797-263-8. Gabra et al. 2013, p. 33. Gabra et al. 2013, p. 75. Raymond 1993, p. 16-18. Kennedy 2007, p...
Byzantine government. During the first period, under its doux, Theodore Gabras, the region had been cut off from the remaining Byzantine territories by...
Sami Gabra (April 24, 1882 – May 19, 1979) was an Egyptian Egyptologist and Coptologist. Gabra was curator of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo from 1925 to...
the influence of the boran. These are the Gabra Miggo generally "Gabra" and sometime "Gabra Gelli", Gabra in the Boran language signifies "slave" Gelli...
22. JSTOR 41299618. Gabra Maryam 1987, p. i. Gabra Maryam 1987, p. x. Gabra Maryam 1987, p. xi. Gabra Maryam 1987, pp. 5–9. Gabra Maryam 1987, p. ix....
the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2021. Everett N, Gabra M (8 August 2014). "The pharmacology of medieval sedatives: the "Great Rest"...
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