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The Chronicle of Ioannina remembered him precisely, and hated him
A medieval ruler in Greece is stabbed to death by his own bodyguards, with his wife's involvement. Was he a tyrant or a desperate man?
The Chronicle of Ioannina remembered him precisely, and hated him
This episode explores the reign of Thomas Preljubović, Despot of Ioannina, who was assassinated in 1384. It delves into the complex question of whether he was a tyrant who deserved his fate or a ruler unfairly remembered by his enemies.
Person: Thomas Preljubović
Date: December 23, 1384
Location: Ioannina, Greece
Source: The Chronicle of Ioannina
Period: Medieval Balkans
- Thomas Preljubović was…
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