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Stefan Nemanjić (Serbian Cyrillic: Стефан Немањић, pronounced [stêfaːn němaɲitɕ]), known as Stefan the First-Crowned (Serbian: Стефан Првовенчани, romanized: Stefan Prvovenčani, pronounced [stêfaːn prʋoʋěntʃaːniː]; c. 1165 – 24 September 1228), was the Grand Prince of Serbia from 1196 and the King of Serbia from 1217 until his death in 1228. He was the first Serbian king by Nemanjić dynasty; due to his transformation of the Serbian Grand Principality into the Kingdom of Serbia and the assistance he provided his brother Saint Sava in establishing the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Quick facts about Stefan the First-Crowned

  • Full name: Stefan the First-Crowned
  • Born: 1165-01-01
  • Nationality: Grand Principality of Serbia
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q24445

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Who is Stefan the First-Crowned?

Stefan Nemanjić (Serbian Cyrillic: Стефан Немањић, pronounced [stêfaːn němaɲitɕ]), known as Stefan the First-Crowned (Serbian: Стефан Првовенчани, romanized: Stefan Prvovenčani, pronounced [stêfaːn prʋoʋěntʃaːniː]; c. 1165 – 24 September 1228), was the Grand Prince of Serbia from 1196 and the King of Serbia from 1217 until his death in 1228.

What nationality is Stefan the First-Crowned?

Stefan the First-Crowned is Grand Principality of Serbia.

When was Stefan the First-Crowned born?

Stefan the First-Crowned was born on 1165-01-01.

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