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===Greek Rule (Prehistory to 1204)=== |
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===Frankish Rule (1204 to Present)=== |
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+ | *Fourth Crusade (1204) |
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+ | *Constantinople back to the Byzantines (1261) |
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+ | *Gradual loss of lands in Achaea to Morea |
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+ | *Under Angevin rule/suzerainty |
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+ | **More details can be filled in from OTL |
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+ | *Union between Athens and Achaea (diplomacy starting in 1295) |
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+ | *Cultural shifts begin in earnest - targeting Greek ''dynatoi'' and recruiting French nobles |
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+ | *Aligned with Venice over Genoa - which would pay dividends later on |
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+ | *Signs of tension between Angevins and Florent |
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+ | *War against Mentese (decisive battle of Halicarnassus in 1301) - becomes Caria |
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+ | *1304/5 - suzereainty broken with Angevins and given to Aragon |
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+ | *War of Epirote Succession (1306-1307) against the Angevins of Albania |
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+ | **Result: Gain Latin Empire title, Albania, and eventual claim to Epirus ([[Treaty of Venice (Merveilles du Monde Map Game)|Treaty of Venice]]) |
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+ | *Byzantine-Latin Wars (1308-1310) |
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+ | **Battle at Kalamata and siege of Mystras see Byzantium kicked out of the Morea |
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+ | *Meanwhile, in 1309 crowned Latin Emperor |
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==Government== |
==Government== |
Revision as of 06:41, 14 December 2019
Latin Empire of Romania Empire latin de Roumanie (French) Timeline: Merveilles du Monde (Map Game)Λατινική Αυτοκρατορία της Ρωμανία (Greek) | ||||
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Latin Empire in Green; Byzantine Empire in Purple; Venice in Blue
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Capital | Corinth | |||
Largest city | Thebes | |||
Official languages | Latin; French | |||
Regional languages | Greek | |||
Ethnic groups | Greek; Gasmouloi; French; Italian | |||
Religion | Catholic (Official); Orthodox (Popular) |
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Demonym | Latin | |||
Government | Feudal Empire | |||
- | Emperor of Romania | William de la Roche | ||
History | Latin Empire of Constantinople (1204-1261); Titular Empire (1261-1308); Latin Empire of Romania (1308-present) | |||
- | Fourth Crusade | 1204 | ||
- | Fall of Constantinople | 1261 | ||
- | Treaty of Venice | 1308 | ||
Currency | Denier |
The Latin Empire of Romania (French: Empire latin de Roumanie; Greek: Λατινική Αυτοκρατορία της Ρωμανία) is a Frankish empire in Southeastern Europe. Ruled by Emperor William de la Roche, the Latin Empire was re-established as a landed nation in the Treaty of Venice, largely through the efforts of the Principality of Achaea.
The Empire, which is based in southern Greece, is comprised of the following entities:
- Principality of Achaea;
- Duchy of Athens;
- Despotate of Epirus;
- Kingdom of Albania;
- Kingdom of Thessalonica;
- County of Caria;
- Duchy of the Archipelago; and
- County Palatine of Cephalonia and Zakynthos.
History
Greek Rule (Prehistory to 1204)
Frankish Rule (1204 to Present)
- Fourth Crusade (1204)
- Constantinople back to the Byzantines (1261)
- Gradual loss of lands in Achaea to Morea
- Under Angevin rule/suzerainty
- More details can be filled in from OTL
- Union between Athens and Achaea (diplomacy starting in 1295)
- Cultural shifts begin in earnest - targeting Greek dynatoi and recruiting French nobles
- Aligned with Venice over Genoa - which would pay dividends later on
- Signs of tension between Angevins and Florent
- War against Mentese (decisive battle of Halicarnassus in 1301) - becomes Caria
- 1304/5 - suzereainty broken with Angevins and given to Aragon
- War of Epirote Succession (1306-1307) against the Angevins of Albania
- Result: Gain Latin Empire title, Albania, and eventual claim to Epirus (Treaty of Venice)
- Byzantine-Latin Wars (1308-1310)
- Battle at Kalamata and siege of Mystras see Byzantium kicked out of the Morea
- Meanwhile, in 1309 crowned Latin Emperor
Government
Emperors of Romania
Elisabeth of Chappes | Prince of Achaea Geoffrey I of Villehardouin (1169-1228) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anna Komnene Doukaina | Prince of Achaea William II of Villehardouin (1195-1245) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Princess of Achaea Isabella of Villehardouin (1260-1312) | Latin Emperor of Romania Florent of Hainaut (1255-1316) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Latin Emperor and Duke of Athens Guy II de la Roche (1280-1308) | Latin Empress Matilda of Hainaut (1293-1331) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duke of the Archipelago John I Sanudo | Elizabeth (1308-present) | Latin Emperor William I de la Roche (1308-present) | Princess Judith of Hungary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sanudo Family of the Archipelago | Charles de la Roche (1336-1350) | Byzantine Princess Irene Palaiologina | Heir Richard de la Roche (1338-present) | Agnes de la Roche (1340-present) | Prince of Poland and Count of Caria Andrzej Olgierd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
{{{Heir1}}} | {{{Spouse}}} | {{{Daughter1}}} | {{{Spouse2}}} | Olgierd Family of Caria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Law
Description of Assizes of Romania. Description of court, and positions within the Empire.
Realms
The Latin Empire of Romania is divided into seven realms. While each realm is governed by the Assizes under the administration of the Emperor, there are regional variations and
Economy
1354 population estimate: 2,000,000 (down from 3,000,000 at pre-plague height).
Some products:
- silk garments
- raw silk (limited)
- grain
- olive oil
- enamel
- perfumes + incense
- tin
Military
Culture
Religion
The official religion of the Latin Empire of Romania is Roman Catholicism. With the Fourth Crusade, a number of ecclesiastic positions were created in newly-conquered lands - the most influential of which was the Latin Patriarch of Constantinople, displacing the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch.
With the restoration of Constantinople to the Byzantines, the Latin Patriarch became a titular see based out of Rome. However, with the restoration of the Latin Empire under Emperor Florent, the Latin Patriarch - then Nicholas of Thebes - was invited to return to Romania.
- Latin Patriarch of Constantinople
- Bishop of Cephalonia (Cephalonia and Zakynthos)
- Bishop of Zakynthos (Cephalonia and Zakynthos)
- Bishop of Damala
- Bishop of Lacedaemon
- Bishop of Argos
- Bishop of Helos
- Bishop of Zemena
- Bishop of Andravida
- Bishop of Amyclae
- Bishop of Modon
- Bishop of Coron
- Bishop of Castoria
- Bishop of Platea
- Bishop of Tanagra
- Bishop of Tespia
- Bishop of Zaratovio
- Bishop of Negroponte*
- Bishop of Thermopylae
- Bishop of Daulia
- Bishop of Salona
- Bishop of Aulon
- Bishop of Oreoi
- Bishop of Megara
- Bishop of Skyros
- Bishop of Scutari/Shköder
- Bishop of Sapë
* Indicates that the see is located in a city owned by Venice.
Name | Reign | Previous Position |
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Nicholas of Thebes | 1308-1335 | Unknown |
Henry of Asti | 1335-1345 | Bishop of Negroponte |
Philip of Salona | 1346-1356 | Archbishop of Thebes |
Gaspar | 1357-Present | Archbishop of Thessalonica |
Foreign Relations
- Positive (▲) Relations
- Venice - Pursuant to the Treaty of Venice (1308), the Latin Empire and Venice are officially allied. This alliance was initially aimed at Genoa (which has since been conquered) and the Byzantine Empire. In addition to the alliance, there are extensive trade relations between Venice and the Latin Empire.
- Aragon - During the War of the Sicilian Vespers and subsequent Aragonese-Neopolitan War, Achaea (the predecessor of the Latin Empire) was a tributary of Aragon, having abandoned Naples. Aragon's aid was necessary in procuring lands across the region for the Latin Empire, and therefore the Empire looks upon Aragon with favor.
- Hungary - Allies and royal marriage
- Neutral (▬) Relations
- Neopatria - The lands conquered by the Catalan Company are seen as a vital buffer state between the Latin Empire and the Byzantine Empire, and the Latin Empire is willing to allow that current status for the time being.
- Negative (▼) Relations
- Byzantine Empire - A de jure state of war remains in place between the Byzantine Empire and the Latin Empire, dating back to the Fourth Crusade. It looks unlikely at the time that any rapproachment will occur, but the formation of the Duchy of Neopatria by the Catalan Company in 1325 has removed one possible border conflict.
- Anatolian Muslim Beyliks - Following the conquest of Caria (formerly Mentese) by Achaea, relations with the Beyliks has typically been hostile. Nonetheless, efforts have been made to ensure that the common enemy of Byzantium receives more focus than the Latin Empire, and the leaders of Romania are willing to put aside their tensions when the times call for it.
- Serbia - War: Following the aggressive actions of Tsar Stephan of Serbia,