Stefan Dušan
emperor of Serbia 1331–1355
1308 — 1355
Quick Facts
Profession
emperor of Serbia 1331–1355
Born
August 3, 1308
Died
1355 (age ~47)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
ruler, military leader
Kingdom of SerbiaDied in Devoll District
1308
Born (1308-08-03)
1331
Positionmonarch (1331–1346)
1355
Died in Devoll District
About
Stefan Uroš IV Dušan, also known as Dušan the Mighty, was the King of Serbia from 8 September 1331 and Emperor of the Serbs, Greeks, Bulgarians and Albanians from 16 April 1346 until his death in 1355. Dušan is considered one of the greatest medieval Balkan conquerors.
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Who is Stefan Dušan?+
Stefan Uroš IV Dušan, also known as Dušan the Mighty, was the King of Serbia from 8 September 1331 and Emperor of the Serbs, Greeks, Bulgarians and Albanians from 16 April 1346 until his death in 1355. Dušan is considered one of the greatest medieval Balkan conquerors.
What does the name Stefan mean?+
The name Stefan means "male given name (Стефан)". It is of German origin.
When was Stefan Dušan born?+
Stefan Dušan was born on August 3, 1308.
When did Stefan Dušan die?+
Stefan Dušan died in 1355, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Стефан)
The name Stefan is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Стефан)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Stefan — August 3, 1308
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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