The Italian kin of the Tocco despot

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Zečević, N. B. (2001). The Italian kin of the Tocco despot: Some notes about the relatives of Carlo I Tocco, (39), 237-248. Retrieved from http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/Article.aspx?id=0584-98880239237Z
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Title

The Italian kin of the Tocco despot

Subtitle

Some notes about the relatives of Carlo I Tocco

Author

Nada, B, Zečević

Journal

Zbornik radova Vizantoloskog instituta

Volume
Issue

39

Start page

237

End page

248

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URL

http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/Article.aspx?id=0584-98880239237Z

Date

2001-2020/02/08/15:10:06

Abstract

This paper deals with a familial strategy of "using" kinsmen in keeping power and prominence as seen from the case of the family of the Tocco, the rulers of the Ionian islands (XIV-XV c). A widely-known family narrative and some less-known documentary evidence reveal details on several Italian Tocco who were close to Carlo I (b. c. 1375-1429) in spatial terms, and who, more importantly, played a considerable role in securing useful political alliances for their mighty kinsman of the "Greek" family branch. In addition, regarding new information about one Italian Tocco (Gioanella, the daughter of Carluccio), the paper suggests some more definite conclusions about her genealogical position and conjugal affiliation.

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