| Fernando Palaiologos | |
|---|---|
| Despot of the Morea | |
| Born | 15th century |
| Died | 16th century |
| Dynasty | Palaiologos (?) |
| Father | Andreas Palaiologos (?) |
Don Fernando Palaiologos or Paleologo[a] was a 15th and 16th-century nobleman of Greek descent who lived in Italy. After the death of Andreas Palaiologos in 1502, Fernando claimed the title of Despot of the Morea. Though Andreas Palaiologos is generally believed to have been childless, Fernando might have been his son, though possibly illegitimate, and through Andreas possibly a grandnephew of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the final Byzantine emperor.
There are early 16th century references to a Despot of the Morea commanding a cavalry unit, and fathering a son by the name Giovanni Martino Leonardo, but it is not clear whether these are references to Fernando, given the existence of a contemporary rival claimant to the title, Constantine Arianiti.
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