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] 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 (Ingvar)
Native name
Yngvarr (Old Norse)
Bornc. 814
Diedafter 870
AllegianceByzantine Empire
Spouse(s)Melisenna Martinakia
ChildrenIncluding Empress Eudokia Ingerina
Other workSenator in Constantinople, Courtier

Inger married Melisenna Martinakia, a descendant of Heraclius, 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