Principality of Achaea

Principality of Achaea was a state in Balkans and Greece (Europe) that lasted from 1205 to 1432 CE, about 227 years. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).

A French crusader state in the Peloponnese ruled by the Villehardouin family, known for its chivalric court. The Byzantine despots of the Morea took it back by 1432.

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Facts

Dates: 1205 to 1432 CE
Duration: 227 years
Type: State
Region: Balkans and Greece, Europe
Language family: Latin and Romance
Capital: Andravida

Events in Europe during its time

1215 Magna Carta
1240 Mongols sack Kiev
1347 Black Death reaches Europe

Neighbours in Europe

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE
Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 CE
Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE
Papal States 756 to 1870 CE
Kingdom of Scotland 843 to 1707 CE
Republic of Genoa c. 1005 to 1797 CE
Kingdom of Portugal 1139 to 1910 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East
Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Principality of Achaea exist?

1205 to 1432 CE, about 227 years.

Where was Principality of Achaea?

Balkans and Greece, in Europe. Its capital was Andravida.

What language did Principality of Achaea speak?

Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.