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2 unusual facts about Martino Zaccaria


Martino Zaccaria

When he died childless in 1314, the island passed to Martino and his brother, Benedetto II.

He founded the family's Moreote line, which eventually ascended to the princely title of Achaea under Maria II Zaccaria and Centurione II Zaccaria.


Leo Kalothetos

Aided by a revolt of the local population and the treachery of Benedetto II Zaccaria, brother of the island's ruler Martino Zaccaria, a Byzantine fleet regained the island in 1329.


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