Stefan Lazarević
poet and writer (1374-1427)
1377 — 1427
Quick Facts
Profession
poet and writer (1374-1427)
Born
January 1, 1377
Died
1427 (age ~50)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
sovereign
Serbian DespotateBorn in Kruševac FortressDied in Crkvine
1377
Born in Kruševac Fortress (1377-01-01)
1404
Positiondespot of Serbia (1404–1427)
1427
Died in Crkvine
About
Stefan Lazarević, also known as Stefan the Tall, ruled as a Serbian prince (1389–1402) and despot (1402–1427). He was also a diplomat, legislator, ktetor, patron of the arts, poet, and one of the founding members of the Order of the Dragon. The son of Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović, he was regarded as one of the finest knights and military leaders of his time. After the death of his father in the Battle of Kosovo, he became ruler of Moravian Serbia and ruled with his mother, Milica, until he reached adulthood in 1393. Stefan led troops in several battles as an Ottoman vassal, until asserting independence after receiving the title of despot from the Byzantine Empire in 1402.
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Who is Stefan Lazarević?+
Stefan Lazarević, also known as Stefan the Tall, ruled as a Serbian prince (1389–1402) and despot (1402–1427). He was also a diplomat, legislator, ktetor, patron of the arts, poet, and one of the founding members of the Order of the Dragon. The son of Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović, he was regarded as o
What does the name Stefan mean?+
The name Stefan means "male given name (Стефан)". It is of German origin.
When was Stefan Lazarević born?+
Stefan Lazarević was born on January 1, 1377.
When did Stefan Lazarević die?+
Stefan Lazarević died in 1427, at approximately 50 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 — January 1, 1377
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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