Stefan Prvovencani
Stefan Prvovenčani (lit. meaning: Stephen the first-crowned) or
Stefan II, Nemanja (Стефан Првовенчани, Стефан II, Немања) (d.
September 24 1228) was the ruler of the
Serbian state of
Raška who managed to promote it to the status of kingdom and to establish a long lasting ruling dynasty of
Nemanjić.
Stefan Prvovencani was the second eldest son of the Grand
Župan Stefan Nemanja, younger brother of Vukan who ruled over
Zeta and older brother of
Rastko Nemanjić who became the founder of the independent
Serbian Orthodox Church. He inherited the title of Grand Župan in
1196 when his father retired as a monk. The
Byzantine emperor granted him the title of the King of
Raška in
1217 resulted from his skillful diplomacy and persuasion.
See also: List of Serbian monarchs -
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Source
\n* The Catholic Encyclopedia (1907) article at http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13732a.htm