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Uprising for Restoration of Bulgarian Independence

Type Event Region Balkans Time 1040–1041

In 1040–1041 Peter Delian launched a major uprising in the Byzantine Bulgarian theme, proclaiming himself tsar and the restoration of First Bulgarian…

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  1. 1040Belgrade · SerbiaPeter Delian escaped from Constantinople, claiming descent from Tsar Samuel; acclaimed Bulgarian tsar at Belgrade under the name Peter II, the uprising thus began.
  2. 1040–1041Western Balkans · BalkansThe rebels advanced south, capturing Ohrid, Skopje and other old Bulgarian political centers, with local people joining and driving out Byzantine officials. Another rebel force under Tihomir operated near Dyrrhachium and later merged with Delian's.
  3. 1041Ostrovo · GreeceIn 1041 Alakaseus blinded Delian and defected amid infighting, splitting rebel command. Byzantine emperor Michael IV personally led a large army south and defeated the remnants at Ostrovo; the independence effort failed completely and Bulgaria returned to Byzantine rule until 1185.

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