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Theodore Svetoslav

Type Figure Region Bulgaria Time 1279–1322 Also known as Theodore Svetoslav、Theodore Svetoslav of Bulgaria、Teodor Svetoslav

Bulgarian tsar (r. 1300–1322), son of Svetoslav. Between 1301 and 1310 he consolidated central authority, waged war against Byzantium in 1303–1304 an…

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  1. 1300–1302Tarnovo · TarnovoAcceded in 1300 after Svetoslav overthrew Ivan Asen III; between 1301 and 1302 he purged the court, stabilized finances, and sought diplomatic balance with the Golden Horde and Serbia, preparing for external expansion.
  2. 1303–1304Skafida River · BurgasSvetoslav launched an offensive against Byzantium in 1303–1304. In the Battle of Skafida in 1304 the Bulgarian army decisively defeated the Byzantines, subsequently recovering Black Sea ports such as Mesembria and Anchialos, significantly weakening Byzantine control of Thrace and the northern Black Sea coast.
  3. 1305–1310Dobruja · northern Black Sea coastBetween 1305 and 1310 Svetoslav continued to consolidate the Black Sea coast and the Dobruja corridor, maintaining friendly relations with the Golden Horde to check Byzantium. During this period Bulgaria's strength reached its peak since the mid-13th-century decline, exerting sustained pressure on the regime of Andronikos II.

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