Events on August 17 in history

Karl Topia (August 17, 1386)

Karl Topia, the ruler of Princedom of Albania forges an alliance with the Republic of Venice, committing to participate in all wars of the Republic and receiving coastal protection against the Ottomans in return.

Karl Thopia (Albanian: Karl Topia) was an Albanian feudal prince and warlord who ruled Albania from the middle of the 14th century until the first Ottoman conquest of Albania. Thopia usually maintained good relations with the Roman Curia.

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Events on 1386

9 May

Treaty of Windsor (1386)
England and Portugal formally ratify their alliance with the signing of the Treaty of Windsor, making it the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world which is still in force.
9 Jul

Battle of Sempach
The Old Swiss Confederacy makes great strides in establishing control over its territory by soundly defeating the Archduchy of Austria in the Battle of Sempach.
21 Nov

Timur's invasions of Georgia
Timur of Samarkand captures and sacks the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, taking King Bagrat V of Georgia captive.

Events on August 17 in history

Karl Topia (August 17, 1386)

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Events on 1386

Treaty of Windsor (1386)

Battle of Sempach

Timur's invasions of Georgia