Grand Principality of Serbia

Grand Principality of Serbia was a state in Balkans and Greece (Europe) that lasted from 1166 to 1217 CE, about 51 years. Its people spoke Slavic languages (Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian).

Stefan Nemanja united the Serbian lands and founded the Nemanjic dynasty, which ruled Serbia for two centuries.

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Facts

Dates

1166 to 1217 CE

Duration

51 years

Type

State

Region

Balkans and Greece, Europe

Language family

Slavic

Capital

Ras

Became

• Kingdom of Serbia 1217 to 1346 CE

Events in Europe during its time

• 1204 Crusaders sack Constantinople
• 1215 Magna Carta

Neighbours in Europe

• Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE
• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
• Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE
• Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE
• Papal States 756 to 1870 CE
• Kingdom of Scotland 843 to 1707 CE
• Republic of Genoa c. 1005 to 1797 CE
• Kingdom of Portugal 1139 to 1910 CE
• Kingdom of Bohemia 1198 to 1918 CE
• Kingdom of Hungary 1000 to 1526 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
• Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
• Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
• Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
• Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
• Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
• Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
• Fatimid Caliphate 909 to 1171 CE, North and West Africa
• Mongol Empire 1206 to 1368 CE, Central and North Asia
• Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE, Middle East

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