Polity Principality of Travunia

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Was a medieval principality in Serbia that was created by Serbians that helped the Byzantine Empire fighting the Avrars and received territories in exchange.

Establishment

  • January 631: The State of Travunia was founded around 630, when the Byzantine emperor Heraclius called the Serbian and Croatian populations of central Europe led by the unknown viscount to help fight the Avars, and entrusted them with the lands they had taken from the enemy in vassalage.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 823: Vlastimir was the ruler of the Principality of Serbia in the early medieval period. In 822, he successfully defended against a Bulgarian attack and brought the Principality of Travunia under his control, solidifying his power in the region.