to his domains by Lips. The later Patria of Constantinople also refer to a Lips, patrikios and Droungarios of the Fleet, who established a monastery and a guest house during the late reign of Constantine VII, but it is impossible to tell with certainty whether this is the same person. Constantine Lips had a son, the patrikios Bardas Lips, who was involved in a conspiracy against Emperor Romanos II (r. 959–963) in 962. He is also the last known representative of the Lips family. References Sources 9th-century births 917 deaths 10th-century Byzantine people Byzantine admirals Byzantines killed in battle Patricii Year of birth unknown Magistroi Founders of Christian monasteries Megaloi hetaireiarchai