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By proclaiming himself emperor of the Serbs and Greeks, Dushan showed that he aspired to a legitimate rule over the subjects of the Byzantine Empire. That was why he used Byzantine laws and canons of the Byzantine Church as his own.
It was officially used in the successor state, Serbian Despotate, until its annexation by the Ottoman Empire in 1459. The code was used as a reference for Serbian communities under Turkish rule, which exercised considerable legal autonomy in civil cases.
By proclaiming himself emperor of the Serbs and Greeks, Dushan showed that he aspired to a legitimate rule over the subjects of the Byzantine Empire. That was why he used Byzantine laws and canons of the Byzantine Church as his own.
Apr 9, 2024 · Stefan Dušan (born 1308—died Dec. 20, 1355) was the king of Serbia (1331–46) and “Emperor of the Serbs, Greeks, and Albanians” (1346–55). He was the greatest ruler of medieval Serbia, who promoted his nation’s influence and gave his people a new code of laws. Background and early years.
Dušan began campaigning against the Byzantine Empire in 1333. In late 1333, a leading Byzantine general Syrgiannes revolted against Andronikos III and sought Dušan's help.
Dušan reformed the Serbian administration on the Byzantine model and introduced a law code. His rule over former Byzantine lands was threatened by John VI Cantacuzenus, and his empire broke apart soon after his death.
Aug 18, 2020 · The Serbian Empire arose in 1346 and became the leading political and economic power in the Balkans, held together by the ruler who created it – Tsar Dušan the Mighty. 14th century fresco of father and son, Stefan Dečanski and Stefan Dušan, at Visoki Dečani monastery in Serbia. (Public domain)
