logothete

1 9.9

A senior official in the Byzantine Empire who manages money and records

noun
/ˈlɒɡəˌθiːt/

Archaic

: logoteta

The logothete oversaw the administration of the empire's finances, ensuring all accounts were accurate.
a Byzantine logothete

Examples

Only the so-called chronicle of Symeon Logothete mentions its construction following the death of Leo's second wife.

Academic text (1997)
Logothete (as in n. 49), 703; Majeska (as in n. 49), 14 n. 4. Janin (as in n. 49), 134. Synax. CP, 936.

Academic text (1997)
As a logothete, he played a crucial role in the governance of the Byzantine Empire, managing both resources and documentation.
In the Byzantine court, the logothete was respected for his expertise in fiscal matters and administrative duties.

Synonyms

treasurer

vslogothete

51 5.0

A person who manages money and pays bills for a group or company

is a higher minister who handles wider administrative and financial responsibilities

functionary

vslogothete

8 7.7

A person who has an official job in a government or large organization

is a senior minister with broad administrative and financial authority rather than any ordinary official

magister

vslogothete

Literature

5 9.9

A top official who commands or manages in ancient institutions

is the Byzantine minister with specific administrative and financial duties rather than a Roman role

archon

vslogothete

Jargon

1 9.9

A senior public leader or honorary church title in Byzantine society

is a minister focused on administrative or financial duties rather than ceremonial leadership

Surface Forms

logothete singular

logothetes plural

Etymology

Logothete comes from Greek parts logo- meaning 'word' or 'account' and -thete meaning 'one who puts or sets', so the name points to someone who 'sets down' records. That's why a logothete was a high-ranking Byzantine official in charge of the empire's accounts and administration.