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George Pachymeres on King Milutin’s Brides and the Role of Queen Helen
George Pachymeres on King Milutin’s Brides and the Role of Queen Hel

Author(s): Vlada Stanković
Subject(s): 13th to 14th Centuries
Published by: Филозофски факултет, Универзитет у Приштини
Keywords: King Milutin; George Pachymeres; Queen Helen; diplomatic marriages; Symonis; Byzantium-Serbian relations; union.

Summary/Abstract: The importance of diplomatic marriages for position and politics of Serbian King Milutin found its significant place in the vast historical work of the learned Byzantine scholar George Pachymeres. Of particular significance is Pachymeres’ information of the role and the influence of Milutin’s mother, Queen Helen, which demonstrates her unique position within the Serbian ruling family, and his superb understanding of the relations within the Serbian royal family.

  • Issue Year: 52/2022
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 163-171
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English