Maniakes' accomplishments in Sicily were largely ignored by the Emperor, and he revolted against Constantine IX in 1042, though he had been appointed catepan of Italy.
Keberhasilan Maniakes di Sisilia tidak dianggap oleh Kaisar, sehingga ia memberontak melawan Constantine IX pada tahun 1042, meskipun ia telah ditunjuk sebagai kepala provinsi Italia.