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Principality of Achaea
Also known as Principality of Morea
The Principality of Achaea was a crusader state in the Peloponnese set up after the Fourth Crusade, as a vassal of the Latin Empire. After Thessalonica fell in 1224 it became the dominant power in Greece. The Byzantine Despotate of the Morea absorbed it in 1432.
Key facts
| Dates | 1205 – 1432 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | crusader state |
| Capitals | Andravida, Mystras |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism, Greek Orthodoxy |
Before & after
Preceded by
Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire)
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.