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Episode 290 – The Despot, Theodore Laskaris
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We follow Theodore Laskaris as he escapes from Constantinople and establishes a new state at Nicaea. Crowned as the new Roman Emperor he must face down rivals on every side including the Turks.
Map: The Empire of Nicaea
Period: 1204-12
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Picture: Laskaris’ forked beard on his coins (Dumbarton Oaks)
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We follow Theodore Laskaris as he escapes from Constantinople and establishes a new state at Nicaea. Crowned as the new Roman Emperor he must face down rivals on every side including the Turks.
Map: The Empire of Nicaea
Period: 1204-12
![](https://thehistoryofbyzantium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/laskaris-forked-beard-on-his-coins-dumbarton-oaks.jpg?w=1024)
Picture: Laskaris’ forked beard on his coins (Dumbarton Oaks)
Stream: Episode 290 – The Despot, Theodore Laskaris
Download: Episode 290 – The Despot, Theodore Laskaris
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
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