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Leo Phokas the Younger

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Leo Phokas or Phocas (Greek: Λέων Φωκᾶς, c. 915–920 – after 971) was a prominent Byzantine general who scored a number of successes in the eastern frontier in the mid-10th century alongside his older brother, the Emperor Nikephoros II Phokas. He served as chief minister during his brother's reign, but was dismissed and imprisoned by his successor, John Tzimiskes. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Leo Phokas the Younger is the 1,481st most popular military personnel (up from 1,686th in 2019). (up from 3,539th in 2019)

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Among military personnels, Leo Phokas the Younger ranks 1,481 out of 2,058. Before him are John Alcock, Thomas C. Kinkaid, Dobromir Chrysos, Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller, Momčilo Perišić, and Sittas. After him are Pavel Chichagov, Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, Kijirō Nambu, Alexander of Lyncestis, Sergei Khudyakov, and Tzachas.

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Among people born in 915, Leo Phokas the Younger ranks 6. Before him are Al-Hakam II, Boleslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, Al-Mutanabbi, Conrad I, Duke of Swabia, and Burchard III, Duke of Swabia.

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