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A despotate is a state ruled under a despot or despoinis (in this context it should not be confused with despotism). The title of despot was created by Manuel I Comnenus in the 12th century as the highest title after the Byzantine Emperor. Historical Despotates include The Despotate of Epirus and The Despotate of Morea.
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