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Baldovin
Baldovin ( sr-cyr, Балдовин; ) was a Serbian ''knez'' (duke) and ''kaznac'' (financial chancellor) that served King Stefan Uroš III (). He held the province around Vranje. Life According to Konstantin Jireček, he was most likely born in Kotor. Most scholars maintain that Baldovin was a nobleman mentioned by both his titles (knez and kaznac), although some theorize that there were in fact two magnates by that name.Društvo istoričara SR Srbije 1976, p. 18: "О родбинским односима кнеза Балдовина и жупана Мажьушата види 'В. Сп. Радойичин, Феудалиа породица Багаш, Враъьски Гласник 1 (1965), 20. Ако би била иста личност кнез Балдовин и казнац Балдовин‚ онда би Балдовин био родом из Котора ..." Baldovin was possibly an ancestor of the Bagaš noble family. Metropolitan Arsenije of Prizren, ''kazn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bagaš Noble Family
The Bagaš ( sr, Багаш, gr, Pagases) was a Serbian noble family that served the Serbian Kingdom and Empire. History The word ''Bagaš'' is derived from the Old Slavic measurement with the same name. The family hailed from Kastoria.Rosenqvist, p. 63 Some scholars believe that the Bagaš family was originally from Vranje in Serbia while some other scholars believe that historical sources do not confirm it. Some scholars believe the Bagaš family was of Vlach origin. Members * Antonije Bagaš (''Antonios Pagases''), nobleman, took monastic vows in Mount Athos between 1356–1366, taking the name ''Arsenios'' (Arsenije). He bought and restored the ruined Athonite monastery of Saint Paul with the help of Nikola Radonja and became its abbott.Angold, pp. 160-161 * Nikola Bagaš (''Nicholas Baldouin Pagases''), nobleman, donated the monastery of Mesonesiotissa near Kastoria, Kastoria, together with villages, churches and other property to the monastery his brother Antonije ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vranje
Vranje ( sr-Cyrl, Врање, ) is a city in Southern Serbia and the administrative center of the Pčinja District. The municipality of Vranje has a population of 83,524 and its urban area has 60,485 inhabitants. Vranje is the economical, political and cultural centre of the Pčinja District in Southern Serbia. It is the first city from the Balkans to be declared UNESCO city of Music. It is located on the Pan-European Corridor X, close to the borders with North Macedonia and Bulgaria. The Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Vranje is seated in the city, as is the 4th Land Force Brigade of the Serbian Army. Etymology The toponym Vranje is first attested in an 11th-century Byzantine text. The town's name is believed to be derived from ''vran'', a word of Slavic origin meaning swarthy or dark, or the archaic Slavic given name Vran, which itself is derived from the same word. History The Romans conquered the region in the 2nd or 1st centuries BC. Vranje was part of Moesia Superior and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gradislav Borilović
Gradislav Borilović ( sr-cyr, Градислав Бориловић, gr, Μποριλοβίκης; 1325–1352) was a Serbian magnate in the service of Stefan Uroš III Dečanski (r. 1321-1331) and Stefan Dušan (r. 1331-1355), having the titles of '' vojvoda'' (general), ''kaznac'', and ''tepčija'' (the latter two were financial offices). Gradislav led the Serbian army that fought the Ottoman emirate at the Battle of Demotika in October 1352. The battle was fought between the allies of the two rival Byzantine Emperors, John V Palaiologos and John VI Kantakouzenos, and it was the first major battle of the Ottomans on European soil, which ended in a Serbian defeat. Greek sources spoke of Gradislav as "truly one of the most respectable among the Serbs". Service under Stefan Uroš III Metropolitan Arsenije of Prizren, ''kaznac'' Baldovin, ''vojvoda'' Gradislav, ''župan'' Vratko, ''knez'' Grgur Kurjaković, ''stavilac'' Miloš, ''vojvoda'' Dejan Manjak, Gradislav Sušenica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikola Buća
Nikola Buća ( sr-cyr, Никола Бућа; fl. 1325-1350) was a Serbian nobleman, merchant from Kotor, and ''protovestijar'' (financial manager) in the service of King Stephen Uroš III Dečanski of Serbia (r. 1321-1331) and Emperor Stephen Dušan the Mighty (r. 1331-1355). Emperor Stephen Dušan asked Buća for advice in every major question, as he was his most reliable advisor, and Buća remained in the service of the Emperor until his death. Life Nikola was part of the Buća noble family of Kotor, in the Serbian Kingdom (modern Montenegro). The first known Buća was Tripe Mihov (Trifun Buća, Трифун Бућа). Kotoran families held high offices in the Serbian court, and the most notable was the Buča family, while the most notable individual was Nikola Buća.Kostić 2001, Uvodni tekstoviNemanjići i Boka/ref> His brother was Mihajlo Buća, also a diplomat of Stephen Dušan, and his nephew was Trifun Mihajlov Buća.Vizantološki institut 2004, pp. 389-390 Nikola a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaznac
Kaznac ( sr-cyr, казнац) was a court title of the state employee in medieval Bosnia and Serbia who was in charge for the treasury in the territory under his jurisdiction — ''kaznačina'' (казначина). The name of the title is derived from Serbo-Croatian word ''kazna'' ( en, penalty). The ''kaznac'' was a financial-taxation service, translated into Latin '' camerarius'' (itself rendered "chamberlain"). In the Dečani chrysobulls, King Stefan Dečanski (r. 1321–1331) mentioned that the court dignitaries present at the Dečani assembly were the ''kaznac'', ''tepčija'', '' vojvoda'', ''sluga'' and '' stavilac''. The title of ''veliki kaznac'' (велики казнац, "grand kaznac") was later transformed into ''protovestijar''. List of title holders Serbia * Vlado, served between 1274 and 1279 *Prvoslav Radojević ( 1280), served Helen of Anjou. * Mrnjan (fl. 1288), served Helen of Anjou at the court at Trebinje. * Miroslav (fl. 1306), ''kaznac'', served Stefan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grgur Kurjaković
Grgur Kurjaković or Gregory of Corbavia ( it, Gregorio di Corbavia; fl. 1324–1360), was a Croatian ''knez'' (duke or countWilkinson, p. 271: "He was there joined by Stephen, Ban of Bosnia, with 10000 men ; and by the Counts Gregory of Corbavia *, Duino, and Bartolomeo of Segna, and all the other barons and chiefs of Croatia, except the Counts of Ostrovizza, Clissa, and Sardona ") of Krbava, one of the most notable Croatian magnates, in the service of the Hungarian kings. Grgur was a member of the Kurjaković family, from the tribe of Gusić. His grandfather was Kurjak (Curiacio), count of Corbavia. He had two brothers, Budislav and Pavao (ital. Paolo). At least since 1324 Grgur Kurjaković was in royal service, as knight of the court, župan of Fejér County and castellan of Hasznos. Metropolitan Arsenije of Prizren, ''kaznac'' Baldovin, ''vojvoda'' Gradislav, ''župan'' Vratko, ''knez'' Grgur Kurjaković, ''stavilac'' Miloš, ''vojvoda'' Dejan Manjak, Gradislav Sušenica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jovan Dragoslav
Dragoslav ( sr-cyr, Драгослав) or Jovan Dragoslav (Јован Драгослав; 1290–1315) was a Serbian nobleman with the titles of ''kaznac'', and then '' veliki kaznac'', serving King Stefan Milutin (r. 1282–1321). The ''kaznac'' was a financial-taxation office, translated into Latin '' camerarius'' (chamberlain). In the hierarchy of the Serbian court, ''kaznac'' ranked higher than '' stavilac'' and ''čelnik'', and lower than ''tepčija'' and '' vojvoda'', the supreme title. He was part of the generation of Serbian nobility that were empowered in the early 14th century. Dragoslav served as ''kaznac'' in the area of Skopje, mentioned in ca. 1300, then was elevated to ''veliki kaznac'' some time prior to 1315. According to P. Grujić, he first served Milutin in ca. 1290 as ''sluga'', became ''kaznac'' in ca. 1300, then ''veliki kaznac'' in ca. 1315. P. Grujić stressed that his career started as ''sluga'' (a special court office, similar to ''stavilac''), mentione ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuzma (tepčija)
Kuzma ( sr-cyr, Кузма; 1306) was a Serbian nobleman that served king Stefan Milutin (r. 1282–1321), with the title of ''tepčija''. The Serbian court hierarchy at that time was as follows: '' stavilac'', ''čelnik'', ''kaznac'', ''tepčija'' and '' vojvoda'', the supreme title. He was given the governorship of Vranje (a ''župa'', "county", including the town and neighbouring villages) some time before 1306. He was a contemporary of ''kaznac Kaznac ( sr-cyr, казнац) was a court title of the state employee in medieval Bosnia and Serbia who was in charge for the treasury in the territory under his jurisdiction — ''kaznačina'' (казначина). The name of the title is derived ...'' Miroslav, who held the surroundings of Vranje. References Sources * 14th-century Serbian nobility People of the Kingdom of Serbia (medieval) Vranje 13th-century births 14th-century deaths Tepčija {{Serbia-noble-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baldwin (other)
Baldwin is a Germanic name, composed of the elements ''bald'' "bold" and ''win'' "friend". People * Baldwin (name) Places Canada * Baldwin, York Regional Municipality, Ontario * Baldwin, Ontario, in Sudbury District * Baldwin's Mills, Quebec United States * Baldwin County, Alabama * Baldwin, Florida * Baldwin, Georgia * Baldwin County, Georgia * Baldwin, Illinois * Baldwin, Iowa * Baldwin, Louisiana * Baldwin, Maine * Baldwin, Maryland * Baldwin, Michigan * Baldwyn, Mississippi * Baldwin, Chemung County, New York * Baldwin, Nassau County, New York ** Baldwin (LIRR station) * Baldwin, North Dakota Baldwin is an unincorporated community in western Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 83 north of the city of Bismarck, the county seat of Burleigh County. Baldwin's elevation is 1,939 feet (591 m). B ... * Baldwin, Pennsylvania * Baldwin, Wisconsin * Baldwin (town), Wisconsin Other places * Baldwin Street, in Dunedin, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
14th-century Serbian Nobility
As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was a century lasting from 1 January 1301 ( MCCCI), to 31 December 1400 ( MCD). It is estimated that the century witnessed the death of more than 45 million lives from political and natural disasters in both Europe and the Mongol Empire. West Africa experienced economic growth and prosperity. In Europe, the Black Death claimed 25 million lives wiping out one third of the European population while the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France fought in the protracted Hundred Years' War after the death of Charles IV, King of France led to a claim to the French throne by Edward III, King of England. This period is considered the height of chivalry and marks the beginning of strong separate identities for both England and France as well as the foundation of the Italian Renaissance and Ottoman Empire. In Asia, Tamerlane (Timur), established the Timurid Empire, history's third largest empire to have been ever establis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilandar
The Hilandar Monastery ( sr-cyr, Манастир Хиландар, Manastir Hilandar, , el, Μονή Χιλανδαρίου) is one of the twenty Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Mount Athos in Greece and the only Serbian monastery there. It was founded in 1198 by Stefan Nemanja (Saint Symeon) and his son Saint Sava. St. Symeon was the former Grand Prince of Serbia (1166-1196) who upon relinquishing his throne took monastic vows and became an ordinary monk. He joined his son Saint Sava who was already in Mount Athos and who later became the first Archbishop of Serbia. Upon its foundation, the monastery became a focal point of the Serbian religious and cultural life, as well as assumed the role of "the first Serbian university". It is ranked fourth in the Athonite hierarchy of 20 sovereign monasteries. The ''Mother of God through her Icon of the Three Hands'' (Trojeručica), is considered the monastery's abbess. Etymology The etymological meaning of "Hilandar" is probably deriv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
