Event Revolt of Leo Tornikios

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Byzantine general Leo Tornikos rebelled against the Byzantine Emperor Constantine IX, who was his cousin.

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  • January 1047: He raised an army in Thrace and marched on the capital, Constantinople, which he besieged. After two failed assaults he withdrew, his army deserted him and he was captured.