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Argyros (other)
Argyros (, from the Greek word for " silver"), Latinized as Argyrus, can refer to: * Argyros (Byzantine family), prominent Byzantine noble clan * Argyrus (Catepan of Italy) (died 1068), Byzantine general of Lombard origin * Isaac Argyros (born 1312), Byzantine mathematician * Billy Argyros, Greek-Australian professional poker player * George Argyros (born 1937), Greek-American ambassador and businessman * The fictional character Basil Argyros See also * Argyropoulos Argyropoulos ( el, Αργυρόπουλος), feminine form Argyropoulou (Αργυροπούλου), is a Greek surname meaning "son of Argyros". It can refer to: * Emmanouil Argyropoulos (1889–1913), Greek aviator * John Argyropoulos John Argy ... {{disambiguation, name, surname Greek-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver
Silver is a chemical element with the Symbol (chemistry), symbol Ag (from the Latin ', derived from the Proto-Indo-European wikt:Reconstruction:Proto-Indo-European/h₂erǵ-, ''h₂erǵ'': "shiny" or "white") and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal. The metal is found in the Earth's crust in the pure, free elemental form ("native silver"), as an alloy with gold and other metals, and in minerals such as argentite and chlorargyrite. Most silver is produced as a byproduct of copper, gold, lead, and zinc Refining (metallurgy), refining. Silver has long been valued as a precious metal. Silver metal is used in many bullion coins, sometimes bimetallism, alongside gold: while it is more abundant than gold, it is much less abundant as a native metal. Its purity is typically measured on a per-mille basis; a 94%-pure alloy is described as "0.940 fine". As one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Latinised Names
The Latinisation of names in the vernacular was a procedure deemed necessary for the sake of conformity by scribes and authors when incorporating references to such persons in Latin texts. The procedure was used in the era of the Roman Republic and Empire. It was used continuously by the Papacy from the earliest times, in religious tracts and in diplomatic and legal documents. It was used by the early European monasteries. Following the Norman Conquest of England, it was used by the Anglo-Norman clerics and scribes when drawing up charters. Its use was revived in the Renaissance when the new learning was written down in Latin and drew much on the work of Greek, Arabic and other non-Latin ancient authors. Contemporary Italian and European scholars also needed to be Latinised to be quoted in such treatises. The different eras produced their own styles and peculiarities. Sophistication was the trademark of the Renaissance Latinisers. The Anglo-Norman scribes on the other hand w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argyros (Byzantine Family)
Argyros (, derived from , "silver"), feminine Argyre (), Latinized as Argyrus and Argyra, was the name of a prominent aristocratic family of Roman Emperors of the Byzantine Empire active from the middle of the 9th century until the very end of the Empire in the 15th century, although it passed its peak after the mid-11th century. The name also evolved the variant forms Argyropoulos () and the feminine Argyropoulina (). The Argyroi apparently originated in the province of Charsianon, where they had large estates. They hence belonged to the Anatolian land-holding military aristocracy (the "''dynatoi''"); indeed, they are among the earliest, and almost archetypal, such families to emerge, along with the Doukai. The family is first securely attested in the mid-9th century, but may have its origins in a certain '' patrikios'' Marianos and his son Eustathios, who was captured by the Umayyads in 740/41 and executed after refusing to convert to Islam. Beginning with the family's foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argyrus (Catepan Of Italy)
Argyrus (or ''Argyros''; c. 1000–1068) was a Lombard nobleman and Byzantine general, son of the Lombard hero Melus. He was born in Bari. Upon the defeat of Melus, who had rebelled against the Byzantines, at the battle of Cannae in 1018, Argyrus and his mother were captured and taken to Constantinople as prisoners. He was out of confinement by 1038, when he returned to Apulia, then in an uproar over being pressed into service during the Byzantine invasion of Sicily. The Lombard troops returned with their Norman and Varangian comrades in 1039, alienated by General George Maniaches. In 1040, the Lombards of southern Italy revolted against their Greek overlords, with the support of Norman mercenaries, and slew the catepan Nikephoros Dokeianos. In March, the rebels scored a first victory, against the new catepan, Michael Dokeianos, near the Olivento. On 3 September 1041, they defeated another Byzantine catepan, Exaugustus, the son of Basil Boioannes, and took him captive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac Argyros
Isaac Argyros (Greek: Ισαάκιος Αργυρός) was a Byzantine mathematician and monk, born about 1312, who wrote a treatise named ''Easter Rule'', along with books on arithmetic, geometry and astronomy. Works * ''An Easter Rule'', a treatise on Easter * ''New Tables: An Astronomical treatise'', based on Ptolemaic astronomy Bibliography * ''Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 3: Mathematics and the Sciences of the Heavens and the Earth'', Joseph Needham, Cambridge University Press 1959, References 1312 births 14th-century Byzantine people Isaac Isaac; grc, Ἰσαάκ, Isaák; ar, إسحٰق/إسحاق, Isḥāq; am, ይስሐቅ is one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites and an important figure in the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He was the ... Greek mathematicians Year of death unknown 14th-century Byzantine writers 14th-century astronomers 14th-century Byzantine scientists Byzantine astronomers 14th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Argyros
Billy Argyros, commonly referred to as Billy the Croc or The Croc, is a Greek Australian Gambler & Australian Poker Hall of Fame Member. The Croc as is a well known poker player on the Australian circuit, with his interest in the game of poker first developed when he lost all his money at a poker game that a friend had hosted. He studied poker strategy and his game improved dramatically afterwards. He began using his new-found knowledge of the game at low-stakes poker tables, but he quickly learned and moved up to the high-stakes poker games in different local casinos in his region.Billy Argyros Profile at Full Tilt Poker In 1995, Argyros cashed in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Argyros
George Leon Argyros (born February 4, 1937) is an American former diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Spain. He is also a real estate investor and philanthropist. Argyros was the owner of Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners from 1981 to 1989. He is the founder and CEO of property firm Arnel & Affiliates. Early and personal life George Argyros was born on February 4, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, but raised in Pasadena, California. Argyros is a second-generation American citizen; his grandparents emigrated from Greece. Argyros graduated from Chapman University in 1959 with a major in Business and Economics. He later served on Chapman University's board of trustees, including chairman of the board from 1976 to 2001. The Chapman University, Argyros School of Business and Economics is named in his honor. Argyros and his wife, Julia, have three grown children and seven grandchildren. His son George Argyros Jr. (b. 2/5/1965 - d. 8/28/2020) died of a heart attack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agent Of Byzantium
''Agent of Byzantium'' is a 1987 collection of short stories by Harry Turtledove, centered on the exploits of Basil Argyros, a Byzantine secret agent. The stories are set in an alternate 14th century, where Islam never existed and the great ancient empires of Byzantium (the Eastern Roman Empire) and Sassanid Persia survive. Setting In this universe, the point of divergence occurs when the Prophet Muhammad (Mouamet), instead of developing Islam, converted to Christianity and became a celebrated prelate and saint. Without the Muslim conquests, the Eastern Roman Empire remained the pre-eminent power in the Mediterranean world. The Emperor Constans II subdued the Lombards in Italy, and the Iberian peninsula ( Ispania) and the southern coast of Gaul were also recovered. Most of Gaul, Britain and Germania are in "barbarian" hands, and have broken away from Byzantine orthodoxy, following the doctrine of '' filioque'' and a separate line of Popes. In the East, the Byzantine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argyropoulos
Argyropoulos ( el, Αργυρόπουλος), feminine form Argyropoulou (Αργυροπούλου), is a Greek surname meaning "son of Argyros". It can refer to: * Emmanouil Argyropoulos (1889–1913), Greek aviator * John Argyropoulos (1415–1487), Byzantine Renaissance humanist * Kimon Argyropoulo (1842—1918), Russian ambassador * Leonidas Argyropoulos (born 1990), Greek football player * Nikos Argyropoulos (born 1978), Greek basketball player * Periklis Argyropoulos (admiral) Periklis Argyropoulos ( el, Περικλής Ι. Αργυρόπουλος; 1871–1953) was a Greek naval officer, politician and diplomat. Biography Born in Athens in 1871, he became a naval officer and retired with the rank of rear admiral. Dur ... (1871–1953), Greek admiral and diplomat {{surname Greek-language surnames Surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
