Tома Бугон, которски властелин и трговац (14. век)
Тoma Bugon, Lord and Merchant of Kotor (14th Century)
Author(s): Marica Malović-ĐukićSubject(s): History
Published by: Istorijski institut, Beograd
Keywords: Kоtor; Serbia; Venice; Dubrovnik; merchant; silver; lead; salt
Summary/Abstract: According to the sources, literary works, as well as published and unpublished material from the Archives of Kotor and Dubrovnik, the life and work of Toma Bugon has been portrayed, representing a successful man of affairs, typical of maritime regions of the Late Middle Ages. Toma's successful commercial and credit affairs with his compatriots and nearest neighbours (above all inhabitants of Dubrovnik, merchants of Venice and other Italian towns) have been emphasized; investment of the acquired capital into developed commercial and credit affairs simultaneously, as well as into the real estate property (houses and lands) in Kotor and Serbia; familial circumstances and financial state. Successful commercial affairs and social respect this prominent merchant of Kotor enjoyed have served as a basis for the study of the social and economic history of Kotor of the first half of 14th century.
Journal: Историјски часопис
- Issue Year: 2010
- Issue No: 59
- Page Range: 141-154
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Serbian