Georgios Kedrenos

Georgios Kedrenos was a Byzantine historian and chronicler active in the 11th century. His most notable work, the "Chronicon," compiled historical accounts from various earlier sources, providing a comprehensive narrative of Byzantine history from its origins to his time. Kedrenos aimed to preserve and synthesize existing knowledge, making his writings valuable for understanding Byzantine society, politics, and culture. His efforts contributed to the continuity of historical scholarship during a period of decline in the Byzantine Empire, and his work remains an important resource for historians studying that era.