Encyclopedia - 1278: Encyclopedia - 1278
For broader historical context, see 1270s and 13th century. 1278 - Events. August 26 - Kings Rudolph I of Germany and Ladislaus IV of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Ii Of Naples: Encyclopedia - Charles Ii Of Naples
Charles II, known as the Lame (Fr. le Boiteux) (born c. 1248, died 5 May 1309, Naples) was the King of Naples and Sicily, titular king of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Durrës: Encyclopedia Ii - Durrës - History
Durrës - Greek foundation. The city was founded as Epidamnos in 627 BC by Greek colonists from Corinth and Corcyra (Corfu). Its geogra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Principality Of Achaea: Encyclopedia Ii - Principality Of Achaea - The Feudal Conflict Of Morea 1307-1383
The main picture of this century-long situation: The Principality was under violent succession dispute. That originated from dispossessed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Despotate Of Epirus: Encyclopedia Ii - Despotate Of Epirus - Foundation
The Despotate was founded in by Michael I Ducas, cousin of the Byzantine emperors Isaac II Angelus and Alexius III. At first Michael alli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Durrës: Encyclopedia Ii - Durrës - Local Sights
Some important buildings in Durrës include the main library, the cultural center with the Aleksander Moisiu theater, the Estrada Theater...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Despotate Of Epirus: Encyclopedia Ii - Despotate Of Epirus - Collapse Of The Despotate
Anna succeeded in marrying Thomas to a daughter of Andronicus II, but Thomas was assassinated in 1318 by Nicholas Orsini, who married his...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Despotate Of Epirus: Encyclopedia Ii - Despotate Of Epirus - Nicaean And Byzantine Suzerainty
Epirus never regained its power after this defeat. Michael II lost Thessalonica to Nicaea in 1246 and then allied with the Latins against...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Despotate Of Epirus: Encyclopedia Ii - Despotate Of Epirus - Italian Invasions
After Michael VIII restored the empire in Constantinople in 1261 he frequently harassed Epirus, and forced Michael's son Nicephorus to ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Despotate Of Epirus: Encyclopedia Ii - Despotate Of Epirus - Despots Of Epirus
Despotate of Epirus - Ducas dynasty. Michael Angelus Comnenus Ducas (1204-1214) (Michael I Ducas) Theodore Ducas (1214-1230), emperor ...   » Read the article