John's position at the head of the state, his ability to stay in power notwithstanding the installation of new emperors, and his shrewd pursuit of his family's interests make him one of the most fascinating eunuchs in Byzantine history.
Posisi Ioánnis di kepala negara, kemampuannya untuk tetap berkuasa meskipun pemasangan kaisar baru, dan pengejarannya yang cerdik terhadap kepentingan keluarganya membuatnya menjadi salah satu kasim paling menarik dalam sejarah Bizantium.