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| − | The title of Despot of New Constantinople was created by [[Demetrius II Palaeologus|Emperor Demetrius II]] of [[Pantocratoria]] for his eldest son and heir, [[Demetrius III Palaeologus|Prince Demetrius]]. The Despot rules directly over the "state within a state" that is the [[Despotate of New Constantinople]] - he is essentially the monarch of the city of [[New Constantinople]]. The title is typically granted to the Emperor's oldest son on his twenty first birthday, and practically (although not technically) nominates him as the heir. Upon the death of the [[List of Pantocratorian Emperors | Emperor]], the Despot of New Constantinople typically succeeds, and either abandons the title, or, if he has a son who has come of age he grants the title to that son. | + | The title of '''Despot of New Constantinople''' was created by [[Demetrius II Palaeologus|Emperor Demetrius II]] of [[Pantocratoria]] for his eldest son and heir, [[Demetrius III Palaeologus|Prince Demetrius]]. The Despot rules directly over the "state within a state" that is the [[Despotate of New Constantinople]] - he is essentially the monarch of the city of [[New Constantinople]]. The title is typically granted to the Emperor's oldest son on his twenty first birthday, and practically (although not technically) nominates him as the heir. Upon the death of the [[List of Pantocratorian Emperors | Emperor]], the Despot of New Constantinople typically succeeds, and either abandons the title, or, if he has a son who has come of age he grants the title to that son. |
The current Despot of New Constantinople is [[Andreus Capet|Prince Andreus]]. | The current Despot of New Constantinople is [[Andreus Capet|Prince Andreus]]. | ||
[[Category:Pantocratoria]] | [[Category:Pantocratoria]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:20, 18 December 2004
The title of Despot of New Constantinople was created by Emperor Demetrius II of Pantocratoria for his eldest son and heir, Prince Demetrius. The Despot rules directly over the "state within a state" that is the Despotate of New Constantinople - he is essentially the monarch of the city of New Constantinople. The title is typically granted to the Emperor's oldest son on his twenty first birthday, and practically (although not technically) nominates him as the heir. Upon the death of the Emperor, the Despot of New Constantinople typically succeeds, and either abandons the title, or, if he has a son who has come of age he grants the title to that son.
The current Despot of New Constantinople is Prince Andreus.
