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| − | '''Despotēs of the Pelopónnisos''' is one of the many titles bewstowed on the eldest son of the reigning emperor of [[Diadochia]]
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| − | The Wife of a Despotēs is a Despótissa.
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| − | ==Insignia==
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| − | The Despotēs' insignia is characterised by the colours purple and white and his clothes are richly decorated with pearls.
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| − | The Despotēs' insignia includes
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| − | * A brimmed hat called skiadion studded with pearls, with a neck-cover with the owner's name embroidered in gold and pendants "similar to those of the emperor". The skiadion was an everyday headgear, but it was forbidden to Despotēs who had not reached adolescence to wear it indoors. For ceremonies and festivities, the Despotēs sometimes wears the domed skaranikon, decorated with gold metalwork, precious stones and pearls.
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| − | * A red tunic similar to the emperor's, with gold embroideries of the rizai style but without military insignia, red leggings and a red cloak (tamparion) with broad stripes. For festive occasions, the long kaftan-like kabbadion is worn, of red or purple colour and decorated with pearls.
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| − | * A pair of purple and white soft boots, decorated with imperial eagles made of pearls on the instep. The spurs were also bi-coloured, purple and white.
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| − | * The Despotēs' saddle and horse furniture were similar to that of the emperor, but in purple and white, decorated with pearl eagles. The coating of the saddle and the Despotēs' tent were white with small red eagles.
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| − | The Despotēs also had the right to sign his letters with an ink of a dark red colour (the emperor's was bright red, while his eldest living uncle the [[Sebastokrator]] used blue).
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