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Gregory Taronites
The death of Gregory Taronites in the Bulgarian ambush, miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes
Diedca. 991/995
AllegianceByzantine Empire
Rankdoux of Thessalonica
WarsRebellion of Bardas Skleros, Byzantine–Bulgarian wars

Gregory Taronites (Greek: Γρηγόριος Ταρωνίτης, romanized: Grēgorios Tarōnitēs) was an Armenian prince of Taron, who went over to Byzantine service and held senior commands and governorships under Emperor Basil II. He was killed by the Bulgarians at an ambush near Thessalonica ca. 991 or 995.

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