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Sratsimir of Kran

Despot of Kran, Bulgaria

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About Sratsimir of Kran

Sratsimir of Kran was a Bulgarian.

Sratsimir (; 1324–31) was a Bulgarian magnate with the title of Despot, holding the territory of Kran. It is unclear when he received the governorship of Kran; he held it before and during the reign of his son, Ivan Alexander (r. 1331–71). He married Keratsa Petritsa, a member of the Shishman dynasty, with whom he had five children. He was the eponymous founder of the Sratsimir dynasty.

Issue Ivan Alexander, Despot of Lovech, who ascended on the throne as emperor of Bulgaria after a coup d'état in 1331. Helena, married Serbian King Stefan Dušan in 1332. John Komnenos Asen, who was made Despot of Valona by his brother-in-law Stefan Dušan of Serbia. Michael, Despot of Vidin Theodora

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Important facts

Nationality
Positions held
Despot

Family & relationships

Spouse
Keratsa Petritsa
Child
Helena of Bulgaria
Child
Ivan Alexander of Bulgaria
Child
John Komnenos Asen
Child
Vidin

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sratsimir of Kran?

Despot of Kran, Bulgaria

What nationality was Sratsimir of Kran?

Sratsimir of Kran was Bulgarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sratsimir of Kran

· Wikidata: Q9079498

· DBpedia: Sratsimir

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