John Tsamblak

John Tsamblak
Nickname(s)	Zuan Tzamplakon; Ioannes Tzamplakon; Zuan Tzamplakon "Palaiologos"
Military service
Allegiance	Venice Moldavia

John Tsamblak or Zuan Tzamplakon (Romanian: Ioan Țamblac) was a member of the Tsamblak family, active as diplomat in the service of Moldavia, and as a mercenary (stratioti) leader. He is mentioned in connection with Stephen III's diplomatic missions to the Republic of Venice, and particularly the marriage arrangements with Maria of Mangup. He was nephew of Cyprian, Metropolitan of Kiev, and related to Gregory Tsamblak and, apparently, Cardinal Bessarion.

External links

• Alexandru Simon, How to Finance a Greek Rite Athlete: Venice, Rome and Stephen III of Moldavia. Online at https://books.openedition.org/pumi/16668?lang=en