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Age Structure of Dubrovnik's Ambassadors who Worked in Pairs at the Beginning of the 15th Century

Ambassadors of Dubrovnik played a key role in promoting vital foreign policy interests of their city. Their selection was the result of their government’s complex calculations, which considered their candidates' age in deciding who the best choice for the service was. Their age at the time of appointment is the basis for analyzing numerous questions, such as, for instance, what the average age difference between the pair of ambassadors in the first half of the 15th century was and what motivated it. The ambassadors’ age indicated their social and political status, competences, knowledge and skills they had acquired over the course of their career, which is why the older ambassador provided the younger one with the opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight to trade secrets. On the other hand, certain pairs were often sent on missions together because they worked well as partners, regardless of the fact that there was not significant age difference between them.

Dubrovnik ; diplomacy ; ambassadors ; age structure ; 15th century.

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