Independence of Bulgaria
Establishes the Independence of Bulgaria
Role range: 1187-1196
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Ivan Asen I Biography and Timeline
Follow Ivan Asen I through 14 dated historical records for Bulgaria.
Ivan Asen I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1186–1196Years on this page
1186
Invasion of Thrace
During 1185 and 1186 the Bulgarians take over most of Moesia and raid across the Balkan mountains into Thrace
Role range: 1187-1196
Rule of Moesia
During 1185 and 1186 the Bulgarians take over most of Moesia and raid across the Balkan mountains into Thrace
Role range: 1187-1196
1187
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Bulgaria
Role range: 1187-1196
1189
Abdication
Peter IV has Ivan Asen I crowned as co-emperor in 1189 and, without abdicating, retires to Preslav
Role range: 1187-1196
Coronation
Peter IV has Ivan Asen I crowned as co-emperor in 1189 and, without abdicating, retires to Preslav
Role range: 1187-1196
1191
Capture of Nis
The Bulgarians capture the areas of Sredec (Sofia) and Nis
Role range: 1187-1196
Capture of Sofia
The Bulgarians capture the areas of Sredec (Sofia) and Nis
Role range: 1187-1196
Rule of Nis
The Bulgarians capture the areas of Sredec (Sofia) and Nis
Role range: 1187-1196
Rule of Sofia
The Bulgarians capture the areas of Sredec (Sofia) and Nis
Role range: 1187-1196
1196
Assassination of Ivan Asen I
Ivan Asen I is murdered by Ivanko, one of his military commanders, who was threatened with punishment for an affair with the sister of Ivan Asen Is wife
Role range: 1187-1196
Death of Ivan Asen I
Ivan Asen I is murdered by Ivanko, one of his military commanders, who was threatened with punishment for an affair with the sister of Ivan Asen Is wife
Role range: 1187-1196
Rule of Melnik
The Bulgarians capture Melnik and Prosek
Role range: 1187-1196
Rule of Prosek
The Bulgarians capture Melnik and Prosek
Role range: 1187-1196
Records, sources and methodology
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