Des letzten Kaisers erste Frau: Konstantin Palaiologos und die Tocco

This study sheds light on the marriage between Constantine Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, and Catherine I Tocco, revealing its political and dynastic significance. The research employs historical analysis of primary sources, including chronicles and genealogical records, to reconstruct the context and implications of this union. It highlights how the alliance with the Tocco family, a prominent Norman-Italian dynasty, influenced late Byzantine diplomacy and succession politics. The findings contribute to understanding the complex interplay between Byzantine imperial dynamics and external influences during the empire's final decades.

Kolditz, S. (2010). Des letzten Kaisers erste Frau: Konstantin Palaiologos und die Tocco. Jahrbuch Der Österreichischen Byzantinistik, 59, 147–162. https://doi.org/10.1553/joeb59s147