Constantine | |
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Despot, ruler of Acarnania & Aetolia | |
Born | c. 1172 |
Died | c. 1242 |
Noble family | Komnenodoukas branch of the Angelos family |
Father | John |
Mother | Zoe Doukaina |
Occupation | Military commander |
Constantine Komnenos Doukas (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Κομνηνός Δούκας, romanized: Kōnstantinos Komnēnos Doukas; c. 1172 – after 1242), usually named simply Constantine Doukas,[1] was a son of the sebastokrator John Doukas and brother of the founders of the Despotate of Epirus, Michael and Theodore. He was named governor of Acarnania and Aetolia and given the rank of Despot, which he held until his death.