Gregory Tarchaneiotes

Gregory Tarchaneiotes (Italian: "Gregorio Tracanioto" or "Tracamoto") was a "protospatharius" and the long-reigning catepan of Italy from 998 to 1006. In December 999, and again on February 2, 1002, he reinstituted and confirmed the possessions of the abbey and monks of Monte Cassino in Ascoli. In 1004, he fortified and expanded the castle of Dragonara on the Fortore. He gave it three circular towers and one square one. He also strengthened Lucera.

References

* [http://www.anspiascolisatriano.it/sito%20cattedrale/ascoli%20nel%20medioevo.htm Ascoli Nel Medioevo]
* [http://www.wwf.it/Puglia/news/2352006_9654.asp Bosco E Castello Di Dragonara Sul Fiume Fortore]
* [http://www.roman-emperors.org/basilii.htm The Reign of Basil II]