First third of the 8th century: Birth of Michael Lachanodrakon
766: Lachanodrakon is appointed strategos at the Theme of Thrakesion
769/70: Prosecution of the monks in the Theme of Thrakesion
771: The monasteries of the Theme of Thrakesion are destroyed and their property is sold by Lachanodrakon
778: Campaign to Germanikeia
780: Attack to an Arab raiding force in Asia Minor
781: Arab raiders repelled at the narrow passage of Adata
782: After his defeat by the Arab commander al-Barmaqi, Lachanodrakon is removed from the post of the strategos of the Thrakesion theme
790: Lachanodrakon is sent to Armeniakon Theme as the representative of Constantine VI
20 July 792: Death of Lachanodrakon in a battle with the Bulgarians at Markellai