Who was the eponymous of the village with the enigmatic name of Kondofrej in the Valley of the Strymon?
Who was the eponymous of the village with the enigmatic name of Kondofrej in the Valley of the Strymon?
Author(s): Thomas TomovSubject(s): History
Published by: Vizantološki institut SANU
Keywords: Manuel Kontofré; village of Konodofrej; Strymon Valley; Nicaean campaign on the Balkans in 1254; John III Vatatzes; region of Velebužd; Nicaean garrisons; governor
Summary/Abstract: This paper sheds light on the eponym of the village of Kondofrej in the Upper Strymon Valley. It mainly discussed the possibility that the village was named after Manuel Kontofré, commander of the Nicaean fleet. It is also very probable that he was a Nicaean governor, who had his seat there.
Journal: Зборник радова Византолошког института
- Issue Year: 2014
- Issue No: 51
- Page Range: 135-150
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English