Posted on 03/15/2025 7:38:44 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Marko Mrnjavcevic (referred to also as Prince Marko and King Marko) was a Serbian ruler who lived during the 14th century. Although Marko is said to have had the opportunity to inherit the throne of the Serbian Empire, he was not able to achieve this as a result of the Ottoman invasions. Whilst Marko succeeded his predecessor as a ruler, he became an Ottoman vassal. Many legends and folk stories have been built around Mrnjavcevic, turning him into a great hero not only in the literature and tradition of the Serbians, but also in those of the Southern Slavic peoples.
Early Life Marko Mrnjavčević is recorded to have been born around 1335. He was a member of the Mrnjavčević family, and his father was Vukašin, the king of the southern Serbian lands, the capital of which was at Prilep. Vukašin is recorded to have been the co-ruler of the Serbian Tsar Stefan Uroš V. Marko’s mother is said in one source to have been Jevrosima, the sister of another Serbian hero, Momčilo. Marko is said to have been given the title ‘Young King’, which meant that he could have been a possible successor to Tsar Uroš, who was childless.
On the 27th of September 1371, the Battle of Maritsa took place, during which the Serbians under Marko’s father fought against the invading Ottoman army. The Serbians lost the battle, and Vukašin, along with his brother, Uglješa, were slain on the battlefield. As a result, Marko became the new king, though as a vassal of the Ottomans. Tsar Uroš himself died about two months later, and with his death, the Serbian Empire came to an end.
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The story and legends of Prince Marko would make some fantastic action movies with the right Cast and Directors.
If such movies were to be marketed in America, first matter of concern would be those names. They would need to be shortened and spelled differently. The English Director who brought the most successful version of The Titanic could handle such a job with ease and creativity.
James Cameron. That is his name.
Very interesting post. Serbia has a long and turbulent history.
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