Lucas Notaras
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Lucas Notaras was the last Grand Duke of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. The famous phrase I would rather see the Muslim turban in the midst of the city than the Latin miter is attributed to him, referring to his opposition on the reconciliation efforts between the Orthodox Church of Constantinople and the Catholic Church of Rome. These efforts were soundly rejected by the citizens, and estranged Notaras from Constantine XI, the last emperor.