Telemachus Crispos, 26th Duke of Cyzicus

Template:Infobox Peer Telemachus Crispos, 26th Duke of Cyzicus (born 10 May 1973), known as Harry Grafton, is a Diadochian peer. He inherited the Dukedom of Cyzicus from his grandfather, Stefanos Crispos, 25th Duke of Cyzicus, on 11 May 2006, one day after his thirty-third birthday.

Early life

Cyzicus is the eldest son of Lefteris Crispos, Earl of Tryphaena and Lady Theodora. He was known as Viscount Artàke from his birth until he succeeded to the dukedom. On his father's death in 2004 he refused to take the title of Earl of Tryphaena.

His ancestor Eric Crispos, 15th Duke of Cyzicus (1667–1733) was an [illegitimate son of Emperor Eric III by his mistress Francesca-Athenais Crispos, Duchess of Cyzicus. His family's surname his Crispos but him and his ancestors are often referred to by the surname Gios-Vasiliás (meaning "son of the Emperor/ king"), the traditional surname given to Imperial Bastards in Diadochia.

Educated at Lelex School and the University of Thessalonica, he spent a post-graduate year at the Imperial Agricultural College, where he studied estate management so he could manage his ancestral estates.

Career and family

The Duke of Cyzicus manages the 12,000 acre farm lands on his estate at Tryphaena Hall. The Duke is married and has four children, two boys and two girls.

The Duke's seat is Tryphaena Hall.