The Avtokrator was the absolute ruler of the Empire of Videssos. The Avtokrator was assisted by an influential bureaucracy, which was powerful enough to enforce its choice for the throne, even in the face of military opposition. The bureaucracy and military were traditionally rivals for power and influence.

Known AvtokratorsEdit

Stavrakios

Maleinos II

Stylianos

Likinios

Genesios

Maniakes

Agarenos

Rhaptes

Anthimos III

Krispos

Phostis

Khoirosphaktes

Ioannakis III

Strobilos Sphrantzes

Mavrikios Gavras

Ortaias Sphrantzes

Thorisin Gavras

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