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Also known as Stephen Nemanja

Grand Prince of Serbia, founder of the Nemanjić dynasty

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Stefan Nemanja was a male ruler and military leader who served as a župan. Born in Depedogen in either 1113 or 1114, he was the son of Zavida and a member of the Nemanjić dynasty. He was married to Anastasia of Serbia and had three children: Saint Sava, Vukan Nemanjić of Serbia, and Stefan the First-Crowned. His siblings included Tihomir of Serbia, Stracimir Zavidović, and Miroslav of Hum.

Nemanja was associated with the Eastern Orthodox faith and the Serbian Orthodox Church. He is recognized as The Venerable and observed a feast day on February 13. Significant events in his life included the Battle of Pantina and his entry into monasticism. He died on February 13, 1199, at Hilandar and was buried at Studenica monastery.

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Key facts

Venerated in
Eastern Orthodox Church
Attributes
Church Builder
Reign
1166–1196
Predecessor
Stefan Tihomir
Successor
Stefan II Nemanjić
Born
c. 1113/1114 , Ribnica
Died
( 1199-02-13 ) 13 February 1199 (aged 84-85), Monastery of Hilandar
Burial
Studenica Monastery
Spouse
Anastasia of Serbia
Issue
Vukan Stefan Rastko (Sava) Jefimija Unnamed daughter

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Encyclopedic overview

DynastyNemanjić FatherZavida ReligionEastern Orthodox Christian previously Roman Catholic Signature

Stefan Nemanja (Serbian Cyrillic: Стефан Немања, pronounced [stêfaːn ně̞maɲa]; c. 1113 or 1114 – 13 February 1199) was the Grand Prince (Veliki Župan) of the Serbian Grand Principality (also known as Raška, lat. Rascia) from 1166 to 1196. A member of the Vukanović dynasty, Nemanja founded the Nemanjić dynasty, and is remembered for his contributions to Serbian culture and history, founding what would evolve into the Serbian Empire, as well as the national church. According to the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Nemanja is also among the most remarkable Serbs for his literary contributions and altruistic attributes.

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