Vojihna
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Vojihna Nemanjić of Drama or simply Vojin of Drama ( ; ca 1298–1360), was a Serbian feudal nobleman, member of the collateral branch of Nemanjić dynasty, ruling family of the medieval Serbia, that rose through the ranks and became one of the most acclaimed military commanders (voivode) and princes of Stephen Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia. During the Serbian Kingdom and Empire (1331–71), he was titled Caesar (, sr. ћесар/кесар), hence, he is mostly known as Caesar Vojihna (кесар Војихна). During this period, he was ruling the entire region of Drama (today in Northwestern Greece) as its Lord.
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- human
- Gender
- male
- Place of birth
- Serbian Empire
- Place of death
- Drama
- Child
- Jefimija
- Occupation
- poet
- Family
- Nemanjić dynasty
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- Family of Serbian Emperor Stefan Dušan, Dečani.jpg
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- date of death
- 1360-01-01
- date of birth
- 1298-01-01
- allegiance
- Kingdom of Serbia
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Vojihna Nemanjić of Drama or simply Vojin of Drama ( ; ca 1298–1360), was a Serbian feudal nobleman, member of the collateral branch of Nemanjić dynasty, ruling family of the medieval Serbia, that rose through the ranks and became one of the most acclaimed military commanders (voivode) and princes of Stephen Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia. During the Serbian Kingdom and Empire (1331–71), he was titled Caesar (, sr. ћесар/кесар), hence, he is mostly known as Caesar Vojihna (кесар Војихна). During this period, he was ruling the entire region of Drama (today in Northwestern Greece) as its Lord.
==Origin== He was probably born around 1298.
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