Smilets dynasty explained

The House of Smilets was an imperial house of Bulgaria. It is one of the smallest royal houses that was founded by Tsar Smilets of Bulgaria.

Notable members

• Smilets of Bulgaria – his parentage is unknown, but he was of noble birth and had two brothers
• Smiltsena Palaiologina – wife of Smilets
• Marina Smilets of Bulgaria – daughter of Smilets and Smiltsena
• Teodora of Bulgaria, Queen of Serbia^[1] – daughter of Smilets and Smiltsena
• Ivan II of Bulgaria – son of Smilets and Smiltsena^[2]

Notes and References

1. Pavlov, Plamen (2006). Търновските царици [''Queens of Tarnovo'']. Veliko Tarnovo: ДАР-РХ.
2. Pachymeres Vol. II, Andronicus Palæologus, Liber V, 18, str. 406, and Liber VI, 35, str. 559.