the funniest part about the "TRUE ROMAN SVCCESSOR" state thing is that the country that probably has the best "legal" claim to the title also 100% does not claim it, don't mention it, don't even pretend it was ever a factor.
It's Spain.
Andreas Palaiologos bequeathed the titled to Felipe and Isabella of Castille. Although that remains contingent on Charles VIII of France's purchase of the title being invalid (I would argue so, seeing as he failed to live up to the stipulation of the sale)

[–] Egon@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I don't know enough about succession of a dead empire, but I feel like if it were anyone it would be the turks.

[–] mathemachristian@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thats not a theory I have ever heard, I was under the impression the line of sultans dates to the göktürks?

[–] theposterformerlyknownasgood@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

They took Istanbul (Not Constantinople kirby-jammin ) and Mehmed the Conquerer had the Patriarch of Constantinople declare him Kayser-i Rum (Caesar of Rome)

[–] mathemachristian@hexbear.net 1 points 1 year ago

I didn't know that, that's a pretty good claim then

[–] theposterformerlyknownasgood@hexbear.net 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Turks invited the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople over to make it official, so if you're one of those "The pope appoints the Emperor" guys then sure.

[–] Egon@hexbear.net 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not one of any guys I don't really hold any opinions on who "the real roman empire is" because it seem kinda silly

[–] theposterformerlyknownasgood@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago

That is the correct choice. Which is why it's so funny that even the people who could claim it don't.

[–] ashinadash@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago

svcc