House of Tocco: Map & History
The County Palatine of Cephalonia and Zakynthos existed from 1185 to 1479 as part of the Kingdom of Sicily.
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The County Palatine of Cephalonia and Zakynthos existed from 1185 to 1479 as part of the Kingdom of Sicily. The title and the right to rule the Ionian islands of Cephalonia and Zakynthos was originally given to Margaritus of Brindisi for his services to William II, King of Sicily, in 1185.
House of Tocco in Depth
History
The beginning of the Frankish conquest in the islands of Cephalonia, Zakynthos and Ithaca was linked with the pirate and admiral of the Sicilian fleet Margaritus of Brindisi, known to the chroniclers of the late 12th century. He developed significant activity as the privateer of William II, Norman King of Sicily. In Latin documents of 1192 and 1193, he signed in Greek as Μαργαρίτος Βρεντεσίνος αμιράς κόμης Μελιτήιος (Margaritus Admiral, Count of Malta). Irrespective of Margaritus’ unclear descent, it is certain that William, after the Norman invasion of 1185 against the Byzantine provinces, granted him the new Norman acquisitions in the Ionian Sea, in exchange for the services he had offered to the Norman.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: County Palatine of Cephalonia and Zakynthos (CC BY-SA 4.0).
House of Tocco: Key Facts
| Founded | 1185 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1479 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
- Venetian rule in the Ionian Islands
Facts from Wikidata Q149846 (CC0).
House of Tocco Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which House of Tocco appears, with the other states of the time.
House of Tocco Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 2,210 km² in 1410 CE.
House of Tocco: Frequently Asked Questions
When did House of Tocco exist?
House of Tocco is dated to 1363 CE – 1414 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of House of Tocco?
The capital of House of Tocco was Castle of Saint George (near Peratata).
How large was House of Tocco at its peak?
At its peak in 1410 AD House of Tocco covered about 2,210 km².
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