Boris of Bulgaria invades Thrace

Byzantine Empire Nicaean Latin Wars

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1208 Jun 30

Boris of Bulgaria invades Thrace

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Boril of Bulgaria invades Thrace. Henry makes an alliance with Boril's rebellious cousin, Alexius Slav. The Latins inflict a crushing defeat on the Bulgarians at Philippopolis and capture the town. Alexius Slav swears fealty to Henry through the traditional Byzantine ceremony of proskynesis (involving a kiss on Henry's feet and hand).

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