Italijanska rodbina despota Toka: nekoliko napomena o rođacima Karla I Toka
The Italian Kin of the Tocco Despot: Some Notes about the Relatives of Carlo I Tocco

Summary/Abstract: This paper deals with a familial strategy of “using” kinsmen in keeping power and prominence as seen from the case of the family of the Tocco, the rulers of the Ionian islands (XIV–XV c.). A widely-known family narrative and some less-known documentary evidence reveal details on several Italian Tocco who were close to Carlo I (b. c. 1375–1429) in spatial terms, and who, more importantly, played a considerable role in securing useful political alliances for their mighty kinsman of the “Greek” family branch. In addition, regarding new information about one Italian Tocco (Gioanella, the daughter of Carluccio), the paper suggests some more definite conclusions about her genealogical position and conjugal affiliation.

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