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Peter Delyan

Type Figure Region Bulgaria Time c. 1029–1041 Also known as Peter Delyan、Петър Делян、Peter II of Bulgaria

Peter Delyan was the leader of an anti-Byzantine uprising in 11th-century Bulgaria, active c. 1029–1041.

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  1. c. 1029–1039Bulgarian lands · BulgariaHe claimed to be the son of the Bulgarian tsar Gavril Radomir. Against a backdrop of heavy Byzantine taxation and local unrest, he built up his reputation, providing a legitimizing call for the subsequent uprising.
  2. 1040–1041Ostrovo · MacedoniaIn 1040 he raised forces in Bulgaria against the Byzantines, captured Thessalonica and other places, and was acclaimed tsar. In 1041 Byzantine reinforcements counterattacked; he was defeated and captured at Ostrovo, blinded and executed, and the uprising quickly collapsed.

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