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'''Duke of Lycaonia''' is a title that has been created twice in the [[Peerages in Mesogeia|Peerage]] of [[Mesogeia]]n nobility. The present title was granted to the Rendakios-Rhadenos family in 1080. The title refers to the theme of Lycaonia in the province of Anatolia. The holder of the title is afforded the rank of a Patrician in the first class, allowing them a hereditary seat in the Senate. | '''Duke of Lycaonia''' is a title that has been created twice in the [[Peerages in Mesogeia|Peerage]] of [[Mesogeia]]n nobility. The present title was granted to the Rendakios-Rhadenos family in 1080. The title refers to the theme of Lycaonia in the province of Anatolia. The holder of the title is afforded the rank of a Patrician in the first class, allowing them a hereditary seat in the Senate. | ||
The Duke of Lycaonia holds the subsidiary titles of '''Marquess of Oscana''' and '''Lord or Rhade'''. The family seat of the Dukes of Lycaonia is [[Villa Rhade]]. In addition to this the family owns a house in [[Alexandropolis]], [[Domus Lycaeonia]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Rendakios-Rhadenos family is one of the oldest and most distinguished noble families in Mesogeia. The family originated sometime in the 7th century but they did reach noble status until the following century in 719 when a certain Sisinnios Rendakis was risen to the rank of Lord by Emperor Michael VIII. The Rendakis family served as lords of Lycaonia for close to two-centuries. In 890 the Lords of Lycaonia were risen to the rank of Duke of Lycaonia. By the start of the 11th century the Rendakis line died out in the male line. In 1080 the title of Duke of Lycaonia was revived when it was granted to Bardas Rhadenos, a descendant in the female line of the last Rendakis duke. | The Rendakios-Rhadenos family is one of the oldest and most distinguished noble families in Mesogeia. The family originated sometime in the 7th century but they did reach noble status until the following century in 719 when a certain Sisinnios Rendakis was risen to the rank of Lord by Emperor Michael VIII. The Rendakis family served as lords of Lycaonia for close to two-centuries. In 890 the Lords of Lycaonia were risen to the rank of Duke of Lycaonia. By the start of the 11th century the Rendakis line died out in the male line. In 1080 the title of Duke of Lycaonia was revived when it was granted to Bardas Rhadenos, a descendant in the female line of the last Rendakis duke. | ||
When Bardas was granted the title of Duke of Lycaonia he decided to add his mother's maiden name of Rendakios to that of his own, owing to the lasting legacy of the Rendakis clan. | When Bardas was granted the title of Duke of Lycaonia he decided to add his mother's maiden name of Rendakios to that of his own, owing to the lasting legacy of the Rendakis clan. The Rendakis clan claim descent from the ancient patrician gens | ||
==Titleholders== | ==Titleholders== | ||
Revision as of 02:51, 12 April 2021
Duke of Lycaonia is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of Mesogeian nobility. The present title was granted to the Rendakios-Rhadenos family in 1080. The title refers to the theme of Lycaonia in the province of Anatolia. The holder of the title is afforded the rank of a Patrician in the first class, allowing them a hereditary seat in the Senate.
The Duke of Lycaonia holds the subsidiary titles of Marquess of Oscana and Lord or Rhade. The family seat of the Dukes of Lycaonia is Villa Rhade. In addition to this the family owns a house in Alexandropolis, Domus Lycaeonia.
History
The Rendakios-Rhadenos family is one of the oldest and most distinguished noble families in Mesogeia. The family originated sometime in the 7th century but they did reach noble status until the following century in 719 when a certain Sisinnios Rendakis was risen to the rank of Lord by Emperor Michael VIII. The Rendakis family served as lords of Lycaonia for close to two-centuries. In 890 the Lords of Lycaonia were risen to the rank of Duke of Lycaonia. By the start of the 11th century the Rendakis line died out in the male line. In 1080 the title of Duke of Lycaonia was revived when it was granted to Bardas Rhadenos, a descendant in the female line of the last Rendakis duke.
When Bardas was granted the title of Duke of Lycaonia he decided to add his mother's maiden name of Rendakios to that of his own, owing to the lasting legacy of the Rendakis clan. The Rendakis clan claim descent from the ancient patrician gens