Radič Crnojević ( sr-cyr, Радич Црнојевић, 1392–96) was a lord of the
Crnojević family who maintained a domain in Upper Zeta. Radič later expanded his domain to parts of Lower Zeta, including
Grbalj,
Paštrovići
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and
Budva
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. Radič was a son of
Crnoje Đurašević.
Life
Radič revolted against the
Balšići who ruled the Lordship of Zeta. Radič frequently jeopardized the city of
Kotor, maintaining bad relations with them. Radič also had maintained close relations with the
Republic of Ragusa
hr, Sloboda se ne prodaje za sve zlato svijeta it, La libertà non si vende nemmeno per tutto l'oro del mondo"Liberty is not sold for all the gold in the world"
, population_estimate = 90 000 in the XVI Century
, currency = ...
, and was granted
Venetian
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* Veneto, a region of Italy
* Republic of Venice (697–1797), a historical nation in that area
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citizenship on 30 November 1392.
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The Zetan lord, Đurađ II, had problems that arose due to Zetan battles involving the Ottomans which Radič used to become independent of the Zetan lord. In late 1392, Đurađ II kidnapped the
sanjak-bey
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of
Skopje
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.
[Istorijski leksikon Crne Gore, 2.dio: ''Crnojevići''] Radič, with the help of his brothers Stefan and Dobrivoje, used this event to take control of Budva, as well as Saint Michael's Metohija,
in 1392 from the Balšići, thus becoming the Master of Budva. Radič ruled Budva till his death in 1396.
Radič also led an expedition in
Lezhë, seizing it from the
Dukagjini's, expelling them in the process. However, Radič's reign was very temporary as the Dukagjinis retook Lezhë in early 1393.
Death
In late April 1396, Radič and his brother Dobrivoje had made a significant move against Lord
Đurađ II (Balšić) of Zeta. They took the region of Grbalj and laid siege to Kotor. Unable to take the town, the council of Kotor agreed to pay him tribute. Đurađ became disliked by the Orthodox Christian commonfolk by these events. The Orthodox Crnojevići's takeover was welcomed by the people, resulting in Paštrović's crossing over to Radič's side. On 25 April or May 1396, the duo moved to battle Đurađ himself. This was a grave mistake as Đurađ's forces completely defeated the Crnojevići and killed Radič, managing to get a hold over a part of the Crnojević domain. Duke
Sandalj Hranić
Sandalj Hranić Kosača ( cyrl, Сандаљ Хранић Косача; 1370 – 15 March 1435) was the most powerful Bosnian nobleman whose primary possessions consisted of land areas between Adriatic coast, the Neretva and the Drina river ...
took the opportunity to conquer Budva after Radič's death, as well as marrying his widow, Jelena.
Jovan Markuš: Genealogy of the Crnojević family
Family
Radič married Jelena, of unknown origin. They had the following issue:
* Đurađ (fl. 1413–35), lord of Paštrovići and voivode of the Serbian Despotate
* Aleksa "Lješ" (fl. 1413–27), lord of Paštrovići and voivode of the Serbian Despotate
References
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14th-century Serbian nobility
Radic
1396 deaths
Serbs of Montenegro
Year of birth unknown
14th-century births
14th-century Venetian people