In 1267/8 Nikephoros I succeeded his father as ruler of Epirus and had to deal with Charles I of Sicily, who had eliminated Manfred and followed in his footsteps by capturing Dyrrhachium in 1272.
En 1267/8 Nicéforo I sucedeu ao seu pai como gobernante de Epiro e tivo que facer fronte a Carlos I de Sicilia, que eliminara a Manfredo e seguido os seus pasos mediante a captura de Dirraquio en 1272.