Peter was Asen’s brother. The main Byzantine account is by Niketas Choniates, who does not present the rebels’ own viewpoint. It mentions Bulgarians, Vlachs and help from the Cumans. The present St Demetrius church is restored, rather than an untouched setting of the event. Opposed the rule of Isaac II Angelos. Was associated with the uprising’s proclamation at Tarnovo. Helped restore Bulgarian royal authority. His story shows how new rulers claimed continuity with an earlier state.
Where you meet Peter IV
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0 1.0 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art
History of Bulgaria
