Europe & colonial empiresEurope
Duchy of Athens
The Duchy of Athens was a crusader state in Attica and Boeotia set up after the Fourth Crusade. It was ruled in turn by the French de la Roche family, the Catalan Company and the Florentine Acciaioli. The Ottomans conquered it in 1458.
Key facts
| Dates | 1205 – 1458 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | crusader state |
| Capitals | Athens, Thebes |
| 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.