# Talk:George Palaiologos

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Nominator: Cplakidas (talk · contribs) 19:44, 12 January 2025 (UTC)
Reviewer: Borsoka (talk · contribs) 12:25, 19 February 2025 (UTC)
GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria

Is it well written?
A. The prose is clear and concise, and the spelling and grammar are correct: 

B. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation: 

Is it verifiable with no original research, as shown by a source spot-check?
A. It contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline: 

B. Reliable sources are cited inline. All content that could reasonably be challenged, except for plot summaries and that which summarizes cited content elsewhere in the article, must be cited no later than the end of the paragraph (or line if the content is not in prose): 

C. It contains no original research: 

D. It contains no copyright violations nor plagiarism: 

Is it broad in its coverage?
A. It addresses the main aspects of the topic: 

B. It stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style): 

Is it neutral?
It represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each: 

Is it stable?
It does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute: 

Is it illustrated, if possible, by images?
A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid non-free use rationales are provided for non-free content: 

B. Images are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions: 

Overall:
Pass or Fail: 

Image review

File:Alexios I Komnenos.jpg: US PD tag is needed at Commons. Borsoka (talk) 12:32, 19 February 2025 (UTC)
Added.
Source review

Academic works of high standard are cited.
Gautier (1971): a translation of the title is needed (or delete the translation from Skoulatos (1980))
Translation added
Skoulatos (1980): ISBN is missing. Borsoka (talk) 12:32, 19 February 2025 (UTC)
The work was published in 1980 (it is effectively Skoulatos' PhD thesis) and has no ISBN.
References 4, 6, 31, 34 are checked, and the article does not contain information that contradict studies available to me. Borsoka (talk) 06:02, 9 March 2025 (UTC)
Comments

Refer to the Byzantine Empire in the first section's first sentence.
Done.
I would not call his brother-in-law Alexios Komnenos at the time of George's marriage, and would introduce him as a military commander.
Have rephrased somewhat differently, but to the same effect I think.
... is first mentioned... By whom or in what source?
Added.
...is first mentioned in 1078... Perhaps "is first mentioned under the year 1078"?
Good point, changed.
..., although his father had been a Doukas loyalist Either delete or explain it.
Good point, explained.
Along with his cousin, Basil Kourtikes... Delete "his cousin".
Removed.
Link "eunuch" to Eunuchs in the Byzantine Empire.
Done, was unaware of that article, thanks!
...the constant attacks of the Turks... They come out of the blue. Were they Melissenos' allies/mercenaries?
Added.
...Palaiologos saved the army... Does it mean that he defeated the Turks? If yes, make it clear, if not, explain it.
The army was in a bad situation, Palaiologos could do little more than ensure it was not annihilated.
Link imperial palace to Great Palace of Constantinople.
Done.
In section "Role in Komnenian coup" introduce the coup with one sentence before mentioning Palaiologos's reluctancy to support it.
Added a section explaining the background, as well as the reluctant Doukas-Komnenos alliance.
...to usurp the throne... Neutral?
Well, de jure it was usurpation or rebellion against a legitimate emperor, even contemporaries and Komnenian-era writers use such terms.
...German commander... I would mention that he was a "German mercenary commander" to avoid misunderstanding about the involvment of Germany in the coup.
Done.
...the troops of Melissenos... Had the Emperor and Melissenos made an alliance against the Komnenoi?
More a desperate last-minute gamble, in the sense of the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
...contemplated sidelining the Doukai... Context?
Added.
...yet insecure Komnenian regime... Can we talk of a regime before Alexios's ascension?
Rephrased.
...their meeting... Whose?
Clarified.
His father Nikephoros... Delete "Nikephoros".
Done.
...from Norman control. Why not "from the Normans"?
Changed.
... against the Pechenegs Context? ("who had invaded the Balkan provinces/who had been in war with the Byzantines/....")
Added.
...into the Paristrion... Introduce it with two or three words.
Have removed the term and replaced by a description.
Explain the Council of Blachernae with two or three words.
Done.
...hermit saint... He could not be a saint at the time of Palaiologos' visit.
Changed.
Introduce Tancred as an Italo-Norman crusader.
Done.
...the Empire's ruling dynasty ... I would mention that they were the last ruling dynasty.
Added in the rewrite at the start of the article.
... after 1261.. Why not "in"?
Changed.
Introduce Theodore Dasiotes. Borsoka (talk) 13:40, 19 February 2025 (UTC)
Dasiotes is no longer relevant, as Michael has been identified and has a proper article.
@Cplakidas: when do you think you will have time to address the above issues? I am planning to close the review in a week. Borsoka (talk) 01:58, 27 February 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Borsoka. Hopefully in the next few days, especially during the weekend. Cheers, Constantine   ✍  07:50, 27 February 2025 (UTC)
@Borsoka: Am through with the changes in response to your comments above. Constantine   ✍  12:32, 8 March 2025 (UTC)
(Lead) Introduce Anna Komnene as Alexios's daughter and biographer. Borsoka (talk) 05:41, 9 March 2025 (UTC)
Done! Constantine   ✍  12:08, 9 March 2025 (UTC)