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George Maniakes
East Roman (Byzantine) Greek general
Years: 995 - 1043
George Maniakes (died 1043) is a prominent Byzantine Greek general during the 11th century.
He is the catepan of Italy in 1042.
He is known as Gyrgir in Scandinavian sagas.
He is popularly said to have been extremely tall and well built, almost a giant.
