Sgouros (Greek: Σγούρος/Σγουρός, also frequently found as Sguro(s) but even as Guro in some Latin texts, is the name of various notable persons and families in Byzantine and post-Byzantine Greece, attested from 12th century.
Etymology
editThe word sgouros means "curly-haired" in medieval Greek and is of uncertain etymology.[1] According to Adamantios Korais the etymology is from the Greek word gyros (round).
Notable persons bearing the name
edit- Surname
- Theodore Sgouros, governor of Argos and Nafplio, late 12th century
- Leo Sgouros, son of Theodore, autonomous ruler of the NE Peloponnese and Central Greece, early 13th century
- Gabriel Sgouros, brother and successor of Leo, surrendered Nafplio to the Crusaders (1212).[2]
- George A. Sgouros, Inventor, Industrial & Graphic Designer, Photographer, Independent Candidate for Mayor of Roanoke City, VA (2004 & 2008).
- Sgouros, of unknown other name. Participated in the siege of Constantinople (1453) as naval commander, evacuating Christians with his ship.[3]
- Progonos Sgouros (fl. 1294–1300), an Albanian Byzantine noble, member of the Skuraj family. Benefactor of churches and monasteries in Macedonia.
- Dimitris Sgouros (born 1969), Greek classical pianist
- Angelo Sgouros (born 1977), Greek / American musical producer and recording artist.
- Yiannis Sgouros, Greek politician
- Given name
- Sgouros Spata (fl. 1400-1403), Albanian lord
Modern usage
editThe name is used as surname in modern Greece, also with derivatives such as Sgouras, Sgouropoulos, Sgourakis, Sgourides, Sgouris etc.
References
edit- ^ "DuCagne, Glossarium, 1688, vol. 2, column 1338. ΣΓΟΥΡΟΣ". Anemi.lib.uoc.gr. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
- ^ Herrin, Judith; Saint-Guillain, Guillaume (2011-05-30). Herrin Judith, Guillaume Saint-Guillain, Mediterranean After 1204, Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 2011 p. 27. Ashgate Publishing. ISBN 9781409410980. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
- ^ Philippides, Marios; Hanak, Walter K. (2011-04-30). Philippides Marios, Walter K. Hanak, The Siege and the Fall of Constantinople In 1453. p. 471. Ashgate Publishing. ISBN 9781409410645. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
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