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Look up despot in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Despot may refer to: Despot (court title), a Byzantine court title Despotism, a form of government in
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Despot is a Croatian and Serbian surname. In Croatia, they are mostly from the environs of Ploče, where it was once the most common surname in Zaostrog
Despot_(surname)
1402–1459 Serbian state
political renaissance, especially during the reign of Despot Stefan Lazarević. After the death of Despot Đurađ Branković in 1456, the Despotate continued to
Serbian_Despotate
Government by a single entity with absolute power
rules with absolute power. Normally, that entity is an individual, the despot (as in an autocracy), but societies which limit respect and power to specific
Despotism
Topics referred to by the same term
Despot Jovan may refer to: Jovan Oliver, Serbian nobleman, awarded with the title of despot c. 1346 Jovan Uglješa, Serbian nobleman, awarded with the
Despot_Jovan
Topics referred to by the same term
Despot Stefan may refer to: Stefan Lazarević, Serbian prince and despot (1389-1427) Stefan Branković, Serbian despot, proclaimed in 1458 Stefan Berislavić
Despot_Stefan
Byzantine imperial title
rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Despot or despotes was a senior Byzantine court title that was bestowed on the sons or
Despot_(court_title)
American rapper (born 1982)
stage name Despot, is an American hip hop artist from Queens, New York City. He was signed to rapper El-P's label Definitive Jux in 2004. Despot has been
Despot_(rapper)
2022 video game
Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator is a tactical roguelike videogame released in 2022. The title was developed by Konfa Games and published by tinyBuild
Despot's_Game
Croatian philosopher
Branko Despot (born July 6, 1942, Zagreb) is a Croatian philosopher. He is the son of Miroslava Despot, a prominent economic and cultural historian. After
Branko_Despot
Blaženka Despot (January 1, 1930 in Zagreb – February 18, 2001 in Zagreb) was a Croatian philosopher, socialist feminist, and sociologist. After finishing
Blaženka_Despot
14/15th-century Serbian despot and saint
Високи, romanized: Stefan Visoki), ruled as a Serbian prince (1389–1402) and despot (1402–1427). He was also a diplomat, legislator, ktetor, patron of the arts
Stefan_Lazarević
Political philosophy
absolutists' beliefs about royal power were typically similar to those of regular despots, both recognizing that they were destined to rule. Enlightened rulers may
Enlightened_absolutism
Ruler of a Byzantine rump state
The Despot of Epirus was the ruler of the Despotate of Epirus, one of the rump states of the Byzantine Empire in the aftermath of the Fourth Crusade. The
Despot_of_Epirus
2016 British film
The Lovers and the Despot is a 2016 British documentary film written and directed by Robert Cannan and Ross Adam, about the 1978 abduction of South Korean
The_Lovers_and_the_Despot
Serbian nobleman (1346–c.1366)
Dušan (r. 1331–55) as sevastokrator, and Emperor Uroš V (r. 1355–71) as despot. He was married to Emperor Dušan's sister Teodora, and possessed a large
Dejan_(despot)
Province of the late Byzantine Empire
brothers of the current Byzantine emperor, who were given the title of despotes (in this context it should not be confused with despotism). Its capital
Despotate_of_the_Morea
Croatian actor
Dragan Despot (born 14 July 1956) is a Croatian actor. He has appeared in more than twenty films since 1979. Despot graduated from the Academy of Dramatic
Dragan_Despot
Ruler of Moldavia (1511–1563)
and also known as Iacobus Heraclides, Heraclid Despotul, or Despot Vodă ("The Voivode Despot"), was a Greek Maltese soldier, adventurer and intellectual
Iacob_Heraclid
Croatian journalist and music executive (born in 1948)
Veljko Despot (born 4 March 1948) is a Croatian music journalist and record business entrepreneur. He has been involved in all aspects of the music industry
Veljko_Despot
Type of armoured personnel carrier
Despot (Serbian Cyrillic: Деспот) is a multi-functional armoured vehicle developed by the arms manufacturer Tehnički remont Bratunac in Bratunac, Republika
Despot_(vehicle)
Despot of the Morea from 1428 to 1460
Thomas Palaiologos (Greek: Θωμᾶς Παλαιολόγος; 1409 – 12 May 1465) was Despot of the Morea from 1428 until the fall of the despotate in 1460, although he
Thomas_Palaiologos
Ilija Despot (Zaostrog, 20 July 1885 – Split, 28 November 1970) was a Croatian theologian, lawyer, poet and writer. Ilija Despot was the son of Pavao Despot
Ilija_Despot
Serbian footballer
Despot Višković (Serbian Cyrillic: Деспот Вишковић; born 3 March 1980) is a Serbian retired football defender. Born in Zrenjanin, SR Serbia, he has played
Despot_Višković
Despotes
Β΄ Παλαιολόγος, Theodōros II Palaiologos) (c. 1396 – 21 June 1448) was Despot in the Morea from 1407 to 1443 and in Selymbria from then until his death
Theodore_II_Palaiologos
Croatian actress (born 1963)
Anja Šovagović-Despot (born 25 March 1963) is a Croatian film and stage actress. Šovagović-Despot was born to the family of Fabijan Šovagović, one of the
Anja_Šovagović-Despot
Structure in Belgrade, Serbia
The Despot Stefan Tower (Serbian: Деспотова кула; Despotova kula) or Dizdar Tower (Диздарева кула; Dizdareva kula) is a structure in Belgrade, Serbia,
Despot_Stefan_Tower
include Knyaz (Prince), Grand Župan (Grand Prince), King, Tsar (Emperor), and Despot. The Vlastimirović dynasty was the first royal dynasty of the Serb people
List_of_Serbian_monarchs
c. 1431 Serbian biography
The Life of Despot Stefan Lazarević (Serbian: Живот деспота Стефана Лазаревића, Житије деспота Стефана Лазаревића / Život despota Stefana Lazarevića, Žitije
Life of Despot Stefan Lazarević
Life_of_Despot_Stefan_Lazarević
Brother of the last Byzantine emperor (1407–1470)
Δημήτριος Παλαιολόγος, romanized: Dēmētrios Palaiologos; 1407–1470) was Despot of the Morea together with his brother Thomas from 1449 until the fall of
Demetrios_Palaiologos
Croatian rower
Josip Despot (8 July 1953 – 21 August 2017) was a Croatian rower. He competed in the men's eight event at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde
Josip_Despot
Croatian rower
Stanko Despot (9 April 1928 – 8 January 2002) was a Croatian rower. He was born in Sibenik, Croatia (at the time Yugoslavia) in 1928 and died in 2002.
Stanko_Despot
Bulgarian writer (c. 1380 – after 1431)
in the Serbian Despotate. He is best known for his biography of Serbian despot Stefan Lazarević, which George Ostrogorsky described as "the most important
Constantine_of_Kostenets
Last Byzantine Emperor from 1449 to 1453
Carlo I Tocco, ruler of Epirus, and in 1428 Constantine was proclaimed Despot of the Morea and ruled the province together with his older brother Theodore
Constantine_XI_Palaiologos
Despot
others of their rank. The badly damaged inscription next to the despot reads "Despot Michael, in Christ the God faithful son of Emperor Michael" (Михаиль
Michael,_Bulgarian_despot
Serbian noble dynasty
of Branković (1396–1412), Despot of Serbia (1427–1456) Lazar Branković, Despot of Serbia (1456–1458) Stefan Branković, Despot of Serbia (1458–1459) Angelina
Branković_dynasty
Despot of Serbia from 1427 to 1456
Brankovics György; 22 February 1377 – 24 December 1456) served as the Serbian Despot from 1427 to 1456, making him one of the final rulers of medieval Serbia
Đurađ_Branković
Croatian theologian and writer
Ivan Despot O. F. M. (Zaostrog, 1851 – Split, 1886) was a Croatian theologian, priest, translator, writer and poet. Ivan was the son of Mate Despot (1812
Ivan_Despot
Canadian field hockey player
Nora Goddard-Despot (born 10 January 2001) is a field hockey player from Canada. Nora Goddard-Despot was born and raised in North Vancouver. She has two
Nora_Goddard-Despot
18th century physiocratic political doctrine
within a state with both executive and legislative powers endowed unto an despot restricted in power only by a judicial system of magistrates ensuring that
Legal_despotism
World Heritage Site in Peloponnese, Greece
Gemistos Plethon. The last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, was despot of Mystras before coming to the throne of Constantinople. Mystras remained
Mystras
Medieval tsardom in Bulgaria centered in Vidin
high courtly title of despotēs from his cousin, Theodore Svetoslav, and was referred to in a contemporary Venetian source as a Despot of Bulgaria and Lord
Tsardom_of_Vidin
Titular Despot of Serbia from 1493 to 1502
1465 – 10 December 1502) was the titular Despot of Serbia from 1493 until his death in 1502. The title of despot was given to him by Hungarian king Vladislas
Jovan_Branković
Despot of Serbia
Serbian nobleman who was the titular despot of Serbia from 1471 until his death in 1485. He inherited the title of despot (as an heir to the throne, which
Vuk_Grgurević
Founder(s) maintaining disproportionate control
Founder's syndrome (also founderitis) is the difficulty faced by organizations, and in particular young companies such as start-ups, where one or more
Founder's_syndrome
Political concept that Asian countries tend to be more authoritarian
the image of vast Eastern empires ruled by capricious, all-controlling despots, in contrast to Europe's evolving legal-constitutional orders, was firmly
Oriental_despotism
Renaissance-era European chivalric order
Serbiae, item Stefan Lazarević (1374–1427), Serbian Prince (1389–1402) and Despot (1402–1427). Hermannus comes Cily et Zagoriae, Hermann II (1360s–1435),
Order_of_the_Dragon
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia since 2017
March 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2019. Pelham, Nicolas (28 July 2022). "MBS: despot in the desert". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Archived from the original
Mohammed_bin_Salman
Serbian and Yugoslav novelist (1940–2019)
for his historical novels Dorotej (1977), Novel about Obilić (1990) and Despot and Sacrifice (1998), all set in medieval Serbia. He also published a trilogy
Dobrilo_Nenadić
Serbian tennis player (born 1987)
(in Serbian). blic.rs. 28 March 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2020. Mirjana Despot (16 October 2015). "Banjaluka dobila Novak Café na Banj brdu". PressRS.ba
Novak_Djokovic
Topics referred to by the same term
Queen of Bosnia, daughter of despot Lazar Branković of Serbia Marija Branković, Marchioness of Montferrat, daughter of despot Stefan Branković of Serbia
Marija_Branković
Khan of the Mongol Empire from 1206 to 1227
he came to embody the Enlightenment stereotype of a tyrannical Oriental despot, and by the twentieth century he represented a prototypical barbarian warlord
Genghis_Khan
Despot of Serbia from 1456 to 1458
Бранковић; c. 1421 – 20 February 1458) was Despot of Serbia from 1456 to 1458. He was the third son of Despot Đurađ Branković and his wife, Eirene Kantakouzene
Lazar_Branković
Monastery in Serbia
[rɛ̌saʋa]), is a Serbian Orthodox monastery near Despotovac, Serbia founded by Despot Stefan Lazarević between 1406 and 1418. The church is dedicated to the Holy
Manasija
Despot of the Morea (?)
that mentions a mission "to the Turk" and that Fernando was "son of the Despot of the Morea". Fernando's identity is otherwise unclear; he might have been
Fernando_Palaiologos
Palaces in Serbia
The Monument to Despot Stefan Lazarević (Serbian: Спомен обележје Деспоту Стефану Лазаревићу) is in the village of Crkvine by Mladenovac, Serbia, in the
Monument on the site of the death of Despot Stefan Lazarević
Monument_on_the_site_of_the_death_of_Despot_Stefan_Lazarević
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953
the Soviet Union and elsewhere he came to be portrayed as an "Oriental despot". McDermott nevertheless cautioned against "over-simplistic stereotypes"—promoted
Joseph_Stalin
Emperor of the French (1804–1814; 1815)
Legion of Honour. There is debate over whether Napoleon was "an enlightened despot who laid the foundations of modern Europe" or "a megalomaniac who wrought
Napoleon
Leader of China from 1949 to 1976
or Prometheus, attempting the impossible for the sake of humanity, or a despot of unbridled ambition, drunk with his own power and his own cleverness?"
Mao_Zedong
Former state
Albanian rulers during the 14th century, after the defeat of the local Despot of Epirus, Nikephoros II Orsini, by Albanian tribesmen in the Battle of
Despotate_of_Arta
half-brother Symeon Uroš and brother-in-law Jovan Asen became despotes. Jovan Oliver already had the despot title, granted to him by Andronikos III. His brother-in-law
Medieval_Serbian_nobility
Despot of Serbia from 1458 to 1459
known in historiography as Stefan the Blind (Стефан Слепи), was briefly the despot (ruler) of the Serbian Despotate in 1458–1459. He was the last ruling member
Stefan_Branković
Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796
of the country. She is often included in the ranks of the enlightened despots. Catherine presided over the age of the Russian Enlightenment and established
Catherine_the_Great
13th-century Byzantine nobleman
thus became the imperial heir-apparent, and was elevated to the rank of despot. At the same time, the emperor's second daughter Anna, also a widow, was
Alexios_Palaiologos_(despot)
Titular Latin Emperor from 1313 to 1331
Kingdom of Albania and prince of Achaea and Taranto. He also held the title despot of Romania and claimed the Latin Empire of Constantinople as Philip II by
Philip_I_of_Taranto
President of Turkey from 1923 to 1938
of all the terrible Turks". His critics denounce him as an authoritarian despot responsible for numerous acts of repression and massacres. During his presidency
Mustafa_Kemal_Atatürk
Despot of Epirus
Carlo III Tocco (1464–1519) was the titular despot of Epirus and count palatine of Cephalonia and Zakynthos from the death of his father Leonardo III Tocco
Carlo_III_Tocco
Greek tyrant of Syracuse (c. 432 – 367 BC)
western Greek colonies. He was regarded by the ancients as the worst kind of despot: cruel, suspicious, and vindictive. Dionysius was the son of Hermocrates
Dionysius_I_of_Syracuse
German philosopher and socialist (1818–1883)
identifiable despot, Marx also broke with classical thinkers who spoke of a single tyrant and with Montesquieu, who discussed the nature of the single despot. Instead
Karl_Marx
Bulgarian magnate and despot of Kran
(1331–1371). Sratsimir was a Bulgarian magnate with the highest court title of Despot, holding the territory of either Kran or Karvuna (Balchik or Kranevo). The
Sratsimir
Byzantine princess, daughter of Demetrios Palaiologos
Helena Hatun, was the daughter and only child of Demetrios Palaiologos, Despot of Morea, a brother of the final Byzantine emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos
Helena Palaiologina (daughter of Demetrios)
Helena_Palaiologina_(daughter_of_Demetrios)
Church in southeast of Knjaževac, Serbia
frescoes of historical figures. One of these portraits, captioned as a despot, is variously identified as an eponymous son of Bulgarian tsar Michael Shishman
Church of the Holy Mother of God, Donja Kamenica
Church_of_the_Holy_Mother_of_God,_Donja_Kamenica
14th-century Albanian ruler in western Greece
Albanian ruler of the despotate of Arta in Western Greece with the title of Despot. Together with Pjetër Losha, he led raids into Epirus, Acarnania and Aetolia
Gjin_Bua_Shpata
Period of Serbian history in the 6th to 16th centuries
The period is also extended to 1537, when Pavle Bakić, the last titular Despot of Serbia in Hungarian exile, fell in the Battle of Gorjani. At the time
Serbia_in_the_Middle_Ages
Serbian Despot
Hungarian: Bakics Pál; c. 1484 – 9 October 1537) was the last titular Despot of Serbia. He was one of the most notable military commanders among Serbian
Pavle_Bakić
Country in West Asia
17 April 2019. Whitaker, Brian (2011). "Oman's Sultan Qaboos: a classy despot". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved
Oman
American singer and actress (born 1946)
humanitarian aid. She referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a despot seeking to restore the Soviet Union and announced plans to provide shelter
Cher
Bulgarian nobleman
late 13th and early 14th century. Shishman, who was bestowed the title of "despot" by Bulgarian emperor George Terter I, was a Cuman, and may have been established
Shishman_of_Vidin
Term of social criticism for unethical, wealthy businessmen
1901 US cartoon from Puck depicting John D. Rockefeller as a business despot
Robber_baron_(industrialist)
Dictator of Cambodia from 1975 to 1979
part of the country. He is widely believed to be one of the most brutal despots in modern world history. Born to a prosperous farmer in Prek Sbauv, French
Pol_Pot
Prince of the Palaiologos dynasty
anglicized to Andrew Palaeologus, was the eldest son of Thomas Palaiologos, Despot of the Morea. Thomas was a brother of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the final
Andreas_Palaiologos
Byzantine rump state (1204–1479)
attributed the title of "Despot" from its inception, but this use is not strictly accurate. First of all, the title of "Despot" was not borne by all Epirote
Despotate_of_Epirus
Late medieval Bosnian noble (later royal) dynasty
European royal houses. The last sovereign, Stephen Tomašević, ruled briefly as Despot of Serbia in 1459 and as King of Bosnia between 1461 and 1463, before losing
Kotromanić_dynasty
Fortress in Serbia
collapsed following the Battle of Kosovo, Belgrade was chosen as the capital of Despot Stefan Lazarević in 1402. Major work was done to the ramparts which were
Belgrade_Fortress
English charter of freedoms made in 1215
of the freedom of the individual against the arbitrary authority of the despot". In the 21st century, four exemplifications of the original 1215 charter
Magna_Carta
King of Bosnia
was the last sovereign from the Bosnian Kotromanić dynasty, reigning as Despot of Serbia briefly in 1459 and as King of Bosnia from 1461 until 1463. Stephen's
Stephen_Tomašević_of_Bosnia
Serbian nobleman and saint (died 1543)
the period of Ottoman Serbia, and according to folklore, he was the last Despot of Serbia. He ruled a large territory under the Hungarian crown, due to
Stefan_Štiljanović
Princess of Bulgaria (c. 1340 – c. 1389)
dynasty. The first husband of Kera Tamara was despot Constantine. According to one theory he was the despot of Velbazhd Constantine Dragash whose daughter
Kera_Tamara
representatives of the Doge of Genoa and the boyars and Costa Yolpani, messengers of Despot Ivanko, on May 27, 1387. In 1387, the united forces of the Moravian Serbia
Ivanko_(despot)
Former British prince (born 1960)
April 2025. Armitage, Jim (12 November 2014). "Duke of York to meet Azeri despot Ilham Aliyev for 12th time". The Independent. London. Archived from the
Andrew_Mountbatten-Windsor
Byzantine aristocratic family
continued to hold important titles in the empire maintaining their position as despots of Morea until 1383. The Kantakouzenoi intermarried extensively with other
Kantakouzenos
14th-century Serbian nobleman
named after him, and even used the name Dragaš. Konstantin's father was the despot and sevastokrator Dejan, who had held the Kumanovo-region under the rule
Konstantin_Dejanović
Titular Despot of Serbia from 1520 to 1535
Hungarian: Beriszló István; c. 1505 – 1535) was a Croatian nobleman and titular Despot of Serbia from 1520 until his death in 1535. He was a prominent nobleman
Stjepan_Berislavić
Despot of Karvuna from 1354 to 1386
Venetian sources from the late 14th century refer to Dobrotitsa as a "despot of Bulgarians" (DESPOTUM BULGARORUM DOBROTICAM) and to his realm as "parts
Dobrotitsa
End of the despotates
the lack of manpower, the despots encouraged the settlement of large numbers of Albanian migrants in the peninsula. The despots also faced frequent opposition
Ottoman_conquest_of_the_Morea
Despot of Romania (d. 1331)
Charles, died in 1315. On 19 April 1319, his father granted him the title of Despot of Romania, which actually corresponded to rule over a small part of Albania
Philip,_Despot_of_Romania
Byzantine prince and the last governor of Thessalonica from 1408 to 1423
and the last Byzantine governor of Thessalonica with the title of despot (despotēs), from 1408 to 1423. Andronikos Palaiologos was a son of the Byzantine
Andronikos Palaiologos (son of Manuel II)
Andronikos_Palaiologos_(son_of_Manuel_II)
Head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005
affirming solidarity with one another. The Communists managed to hold on as despots a decade longer. But as political leaders, they were finished. Visiting
Pope_John_Paul_II
Serbian activist (1850–1930)
Despot Badžović (Serbian: Деспот Баџовић; 1850–1930) was a Serbian educator and activist of the Serbian national movement in Ottoman Kosovo and Macedonia
Despot_Badžović
Despotess of Kumanovo
Немањић; 1330 – after 1381) was the despotess of Kumanovo as the wife of Despot Dejan (fl. 1355). She was the daughter of King Stefan Dečanski and her eldest
Teodora-Evdokija
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