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What happened to the position of Parakoimomenos after the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Parakoimomenos

After the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453, the position of Parakoimomenos, a high-ranking court official responsible for the imperial bedchamber, became obsolete. The Ottoman Empire, which succeeded Byzantium, did not retain this title or its functions. Instead, the Ottomans established their own administrative structures, leading to the decline of many Byzantine court titles and roles.