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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. So was Byzantine law built in the foundations of the entire system of medieval Serbian law.
Dušan's Code was heavily influenced by Byzantine law – nearly half of its articles reflect some influence, often modified for Serbia. The code had many articles concerning the Church, which reflects Byzantine Church law; Byzantine civil law codes, especially the late-9th-century compilation by Basil I and Leo VI, also influenced the code.
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Some historians consider that the goal of Emperor Dušan was to establish a new, Serbian-Greek Empire, replacing the Byzantine Empire. Ćirković considered his initial ideology as that of the previous Bulgarian emperors, who had envisioned co-rulership.
Apr 9, 2024 · Dec. 20, 1355 (aged 47) 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.
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. So was Byzantine law built in the foundations of the entire system of medieval Serbian law.
He deposed his father, Stefan Decansky, in 1331. The greatest ruler of medieval Serbia, he began a war of conquest against Byzantium in 1334, gaining control of Albania and Macedonia by 1346 and Epirus and Thessaly by 1348. Dušan reformed the Serbian administration on the Byzantine model and introduced a law code.
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". ↑ Fine (1994), p. 303 ↑ Fine (1994), p. 304
