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Byzantine Era

1204-1456
THE LATIN OCCUPATION

The period of Latin occupation of Athens, of which was carried out in three phases:

1204-1311
The primary Latin domination. The city´s administration had been assigned to Dukes of Burgundy, whom often came into disputes with neighboring leaders regarding the extension of their dominion. The first Duke, Otto de la Roche, who occupied Athens for the sake of the Latin King of Thessalonica and against the agreement with the crusaders for the division of the land.

1311-1388
Catalan period. The conquest of the duchy of Athens by mercenaries by the Catalan Grand Company, motivated by the non-payment of their salaries by the last Duke of Athens Gautier V de Brienne (Walter V of Brienne).

1388-1456
Florentine and Venetian period: The Lord of Corinth, Nerio Acciaioli, took over Athens in 1388. This was followed by the occupation by the Venetians of which the Orthodox reacted under the leadership of Metropolitan Bishop Macarios. The victor was the illegitimate son of Nerio Acciaioli, Antonio I Acciaioli, who established a small dynasty.

Historical Eras Ancient Era
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Byzantine Era
  • Early Byzantine Period
  • Middle Byzantine Period
  • Late Byzantine Period
  • Latin Occupation
Modern History of Athens
  • First Period of Ottoman Occupation
  • Second Period of Ottoman Occupation
  • Greek War of Independence
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