| Botaneiates Βοτανειάτης | |
|---|---|
| Noble family | |
| Country | Byzantine Empire |
| Place of origin | Anatolic Theme, Asia Minor |
| Founded | 9th century |
| Founder | Andrew Botaneiates (first known) |
| Titles | Strategos, Doux, Byzantine emperor |
| Members | Theophylact Botaneiates, Nikephoros III Botaneiates |
| Connected families | Doukas |
| Dissolution | 12th century |
The Botaneiates (Greek: Βοτανειάτης,[a] pl. Botaneiatai, Greek: Βοτανειάται) or Botaniates was a Byzantine aristocratic family that produced several generals and one Byzantine Emperor during the 11th and 12th centuries. The earliest attestation of the name occurred in the 6th and 9th centuries and it originated from Asia Minor. The family remained obscure until the 11th century when the first prominent member, Theophylact Botaneiates, is mentioned holding the title of doux in Thessalonica. The family reached their heyday under Nikephoros III Botaneiates who held high military offices before ruling as Emperor between 1078 and 1081. During the Komnenian period, the Botaneiatai continued to hold important titles thanks to their ties with the Komnenos dynasty. The status of the family begun to decline from the late 12th century onwards.
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