What was John's nickname that reflected his height?
Tzimiskes
The Giant
Pyrros
The Great
Answer
Tzimiskes, a nickname for John I Tzimiskes, the Byzantine emperor from 969 to 976, alludes to his short stature. The name'Tzimiskes' is of Armenian origin and translates to "little John" or "short John," highlighting his physical characteristic.
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