In April 1258, between the despot of Epirus Mihal II and King Manfred from the house Hohenshtaufen, who ruled in southern Italy, as son of the German Emperor, was connected a military alliance, that was strengthened by the marriage of the daughter of the despot with Manfredi . As dowry, to the groom were handed the island of Corfu and the castle of Sopot and Butrint, and the major cities of Albanian coast, Durres, Spinarica, Berat and Vlora.
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