10-27-2009, 12:52 PM
Quote:The term captain for lochagos comes form the Byzantine "Katepano" because westrn thems rarely could produce 100 horsmen (only those counted as soldiers in the 11th century A.D.) and naturaly the the Katepano - Kapitano- Captain camr later to be considered a company leader
Nice tidbit, Stephanos! I came to the same conclusion when I was doing my degree--always a pleasure to find some agreement!
Qui plus fait, miex vault.