What is "shishman"

Shishman may refer to:

• Shishman dynasty, a medieval Bulgarian royal dynasty
• Shishman of Vidin, the eponymous founder of the dynasty
• Shishman (son of Michael Shishman)

Shishman was a contender for the Bulgarian throne in exile, third son of tsar Michael Shishman (r. 1323–1330). He was named after his grandfather Shishman of Vidin and was probably born in the capital of the Bulgarian Empire Tarnovo.