
Theodore I (of Bulgaria)
Theodore I of Bulgaria was a ruler of the Second Bulgarian Empire from 1259 to 1259. He was a member of the prominent Terter dynasty and served as emperor during a turbulent period marked by regional conflicts and internal challenges. His reign was brief, and details about his policies and achievements are limited, but he played a role in maintaining Bulgarian independence and navigating the threats from neighboring states and the declining Byzantine Empire. Theodore I’s rule is part of Bulgaria’s history as a medieval nation striving to assert its sovereignty during a complex, often volatile era.