Bayan I

Bayan I Historical Figure Nationality: Avars Year of Birth: 6th century Year of Death: 602 Cause of Death: Unknown Religion: Polytheism Occupation: Monarch, warlord Political Office(s): Khagan of the Avars Fictional Appearances: Thessalonica Fantasy set in OTL(?) Type of Appearance: Contemporary references Bayan I was khagan of the Avar Khaganate between 562 and 602. Bayan led his people in a succession of wars against the Byzantine Empire on the Empire's northern frontier. Bayan I in Thessalonica The citizenry of Thessalonica regarded the Avar khagan Bayan as an unholy scourge akin to a demon. On one occasion, Bishop Eusebius preached a sermon that God would chastise Bayan for oppressing the Greeks as he had once chastised Pharaoh for oppressing the Israelites. Royal offices (OTL) Preceded by Kandik Khagan of the Avars 562-602 Succeeded by Bayan II