Manuel stopped rebellion of Serb zupan Dese; Dese's theatrical repentance was eventually accepted

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1172 
Dese, grand zupan of Serbia (Stefan Nemanja?) (Dese 17001)
  • Was terrified at the approach of Manuel 1 (though he had gathered many allies and Manuel had not mustered all his army); asked forgiveness, but was refused; made theatrical supplication, was pardoned and left with Manuel (:) Kinnamos 287.13-288.3
Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (Manuel 1)
  • Taking a few thousand of his half-mustered army, he entered Serbia via mountain paths; Dese 17001, terrified despite many allies, asked for forgiveness, but was refused, made theatrical supplication, was pardoned and left with him (:) Kinnamos 287.13-288.3