Who were the dynatoi in the Byzantine Empire?
A) Wealthy families that sired the emperors
B) Eunuchs who served in high positions in the civil administration
C) Powerful military families who became a hereditary elite
D) Poor peasant farmers who were bound to the fields they cultivated

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The dynatoi were powerful military families in the Byzantine Empire who became a hereditary elite, often wielding significant influence both in the military and in politics.

Who Were the Dynatoi in the Byzantine Empire