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David of Trebizond

c. 1408–1463 · 15th century · Also known as David Megas Komnenos

David of Trebizond was the last emperor of Trebizond, reigning from 1459. He sought a Christian and Turkmen alliance against the Ottomans, but in 1461 Mehmed II besieged Trebizond and David surrendered it, ending the last Byzantine successor state. He was taken to Constantinople and executed with his sons in 1463.

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Empire of Trebizond

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