Empire of Trebizond

Empire of Trebizond was a state in Anatolia (Middle East) that lasted from 1204 to 1461 CE, about 257 years. Its people spoke Greek languages (Mycenaean, Classical, Hellenistic, Byzantine, modern Greek).

Black Sea Greek state founded by the Komnenos family that prospered on caravan trade from Tabriz. It was the last Byzantine successor to fall, to Mehmed II in 1461.

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Facts

Dates: 1204 to 1461 CE
Duration: 257 years
Type: State
Region: Anatolia, Middle East
Language family: Greek
Capital: Trebizond

Events in Middle East during its time

1258 Mongols sack Baghdad
1260 Battle of Ain Jalut

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
Mamluk Sultanate (Syria) 1260 to 1516 CE
Sultanate of Rum 1077 to 1308 CE
Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 CE
Khwarazmian Empire 1077 to 1231 CE
Timurid Empire 1370 to 1507 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
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, Europe
Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa

Questions

When did Empire of Trebizond exist?

1204 to 1461 CE, about 257 years.

Where was Empire of Trebizond?

Anatolia, in Middle East. Its capital was Trebizond.

What language did Empire of Trebizond speak?

Greek. This family includes Mycenaean, Classical, Hellenistic, Byzantine, modern Greek.