Inger (senator)

Byzantine Varangian soldier, politician and courtier

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Inger (Ingvar)

Native name|

Yngvarr (Old Norse)

Born| c. 814
Died| after 870
Allegiance| Byzantine Empire
Spouse(s)| Melissena Martinakia
Children| Including Empress Eudokia Ingerina
Other work| Senator in Constantinople, Courtier

Inger or Ingvar (Old Norse: Yngvarr; Greek: Ινγρός Μαρτινάκιος, Ingros Martinakios; c. 814 - after 870) was a Byzantine Varangian soldier, politician and courtier of Nordic origin.[1]

## Life

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In the service of Amorian emperors, Theophilos and Michael III, he rose to distinction in the military and ultimately became a senator in Constantinople. During the reign of Basil the Macedonian he served as a courtier before retiring to his estates and dying some time after 870.

Inger married Melissena Martinakia, a descendant of Heraclius' sister and second mother-in-law, with whom he had several children including the future empress Eudokia Ingerina.

## References

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1. ^ Norwich, JJ - Byzantium : The Apogee pp. 43