Despotate of Vidin: Map & History
The Tsardom of Vidin was a medieval Bulgarian state centred in the city of Vidin from 1369–1396.
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The Tsardom of Vidin was a medieval Bulgarian state centred in the city of Vidin from 1369–1396.
Modern Countries Once Part of Despotate of Vidin
At its mapped extent, Despotate of Vidin covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Despotate of Vidin's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Despotate of Vidin in Depth
Early history
In 1257, Rostislav Mikhailovich attacked the Bulgarian capital of Tarnovo, but failed to take it, so he retreated to Vidin where he established himself, claiming the title of Tsar of Bulgaria, and the Hungarians recognized him with this title.
Since the middle of the 13th century, the area of Vidin had been autonomous under ineffective Bulgarian overlordship, and was ruled successively by Yakov Svetoslav (died 1276), Shishman (died between 1308 and 1313), and then his son Michael Shishman, who received the high courtly title of despotēs from his cousin, Theodore Svetoslav, and was referred to in a contemporary Venetian source as a Despot of Bulgaria and Lord of Vidin.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Tsardom of Vidin (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Despotate of Vidin: Key Facts
| Capital | Vidin |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1356 |
| Dissolved | 1396 |
Facts from Wikidata Q927154 (CC0).
Despotate of Vidin Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Despotate of Vidin appears, with the other states of the time.
Despotate of Vidin Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 17,072 km² in 1368 CE.
Despotate of Vidin: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Despotate of Vidin exist?
Despotate of Vidin is dated to 1363 CE – 1401 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Despotate of Vidin?
The capital of Despotate of Vidin was Vidin.
How large was Despotate of Vidin at its peak?
At its peak in 1368 AD Despotate of Vidin covered about 17,072 km².
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