Radic Crnojevic
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Radič Crnojević "Lord of the Zeta and Budva and the other parts of Serbia", was a Serbian
lord of the Đurašević-Crnojević clan
who maintained a domain in Upper Zeta. Radič later expanded his domain to parts of Lower Zeta, including Grbalj, Paštrovići
and Budva
. Radič was a son of Crnoje Đurašević.
Radič had rebelled the rule of the Balšić
s in Zeta
. Radič frequently jeopardized the City of Kotor
, maintaining bad relations with them. Radič also had maintained close relations with the Republic of Ragusa
and was granted Venetian
citizenry on 30 November 1392
The Zetan lord, Đurađ II, had problems that arose due to Zetan battles involving the Turks which Radič used to become independent of the Zetan lord. In late 1392, Đurađ II kidnapped the sanjak-bey
of Skopje
. Radič, with the help of his brothers Stefan and Dobrivoje, used this event to take control of Budva, as well as Saint Michael's Metohija , in 1392 from the Balšićs, thus becoming the Master of Budva. Radič ruled Budva till his death in 1396.
Radič also led an expedition in Lješ, seizing it from the Dukagjinis, expelling them in the process. However, Radič's reign was very temporary as the Dukagjinis retook Lješ in early 1393.
Đurađ became disliked by the Orthodox Christian commonfolk by these events. The excessively Orthodox religious Crnojevićs' takeover was looked upon nicely by the people, resulting in Paštrović's cross to Radič's side.
On 25 April or 25 May 1396, the duo moved to battle Đurađ himself. This was a grave mistake as Đurađ's forces completely defeated the Crnojevićs and killed Radič, managing to get a hold over a part of the Crnojević domain.
Duke Sandalj Hranić of the Herzegovinian
Kosačas took the opportunity to conquer Budva after Radič's death, as well as marrying his widow, Jelena.
Zeta
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lord of the Đurašević-Crnojević clan
House of Crnojevic
The Crnojević was a medieval Serb noble house that held Zeta, or parts of it; a region corresponding to north of Lake Skadar , from 1326 to 1362, then 1403 until 1515. The progenitor, Đuraš Ilijić, was head of Upper Zeta in the Serbian Kingdom and Empire The Crnojević was a medieval Serb noble...
who maintained a domain in Upper Zeta. Radič later expanded his domain to parts of Lower Zeta, including Grbalj, Paštrovići
Paštrovici
The Paštrovići is a coastal clan in Montenegro.- History :The people and land of Paštrovići is mentioned for the first time in 1355, when Serbian emperor Dušan Silni sent his nobleman Nikolica Paštrović in diplomatic mission in Dubrovnik...
and Budva
Budva
Budva is a coastal town in Montenegro. It has around 15,000 inhabitants, and it is the centre of municipality...
. Radič was a son of Crnoje Đurašević.
Radič had rebelled the rule of the Balšić
House of Balšic
The Balšić was a noble house that ruled Zeta and the coastlands , from 1362 to 1421, during the fall of the Serbian Empire. Balša, the eponymous founder, was a petty nobleman that held only one village during the rule of Emperor Dušan the Mighty The Balšić was a noble house that ruled Zeta and...
s in Zeta
Principality of Zeta
Zeta was a medieval state, which territory encompassed parts of present-day Montenegro and Northernwestern Albania. From 1360. to 1421. Zeta was independent state administered by local noble family Balšić. From 1185. to 1360. and from 1421. - 1451, Zeta was province of medieval Serbia...
. Radič frequently jeopardized the City of Kotor
Kotor
Kotor is a coastal city in Montenegro. It is located in a secluded part of the Gulf of Kotor. The city has a population of 13,510 and is the administrative center of the municipality....
, maintaining bad relations with them. Radič also had maintained close relations with the Republic of Ragusa
Republic of Ragusa
The Republic of Ragusa or Republic of Dubrovnik was a maritime republic centered on the city of Dubrovnik in Dalmatia , that existed from 1358 to 1808...
and was granted Venetian
Republic of Venice
The Republic of Venice or Venetian Republic was a state originating from the city of Venice in Northeastern Italy. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century until 1797. It was formally known as the Most Serene Republic of Venice and is often referred to as La Serenissima, in...
citizenry on 30 November 1392
The Zetan lord, Đurađ II, had problems that arose due to Zetan battles involving the Turks which Radič used to become independent of the Zetan lord. In late 1392, Đurađ II kidnapped the sanjak-bey
Sanjak-bey
Sanjak-bey, Sanjaq-bey or -beg was the Turkish title of the Bey in military and administrative command of a sanjak , answerable to a Wāli or other provincial governor. In a few cases the Sanjak-Bey was himself a governor directly answering to Istanbul....
of Skopje
Skopje
Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia with about a third of the total population. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre...
. Radič, with the help of his brothers Stefan and Dobrivoje, used this event to take control of Budva, as well as Saint Michael's Metohija , in 1392 from the Balšićs, thus becoming the Master of Budva. Radič ruled Budva till his death in 1396.
Radič also led an expedition in Lješ, seizing it from the Dukagjinis, expelling them in the process. However, Radič's reign was very temporary as the Dukagjinis retook Lješ in early 1393.
Death
In late April 1396, Radič and his brother Dobrivoje had made a significant move against Lord Đurađ II (Balšić) of Zeta. They took the region of Grbalj and laid siege to Kotor. Unable to take the town, the council of Kotor agreed to pay him tribute.Đurađ became disliked by the Orthodox Christian commonfolk by these events. The excessively Orthodox religious Crnojevićs' takeover was looked upon nicely by the people, resulting in Paštrović's cross to Radič's side.
On 25 April or 25 May 1396, the duo moved to battle Đurađ himself. This was a grave mistake as Đurađ's forces completely defeated the Crnojevićs and killed Radič, managing to get a hold over a part of the Crnojević domain.
Duke Sandalj Hranić of the Herzegovinian
Herzegovina
Herzegovina is the southern region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While there is no official border distinguishing it from the Bosnian region, it is generally accepted that the borders of the region are Croatia to the west, Montenegro to the south, the canton boundaries of the Herzegovina-Neretva...
Kosačas took the opportunity to conquer Budva after Radič's death, as well as marrying his widow, Jelena.
Family
Radič was married to a woman named Jelena, who later gave birth to the following children:- Đurađ, a voivode for Lord Balša IIIBalša IIIBalša III was the fifth and last ruler of Zeta from the House of Balša, from April 1403 - May 1421. He was the son of Đurađ II and Jelena Lazarević.- Reign :...
of ZetaPrincipality of ZetaZeta was a medieval state, which territory encompassed parts of present-day Montenegro and Northernwestern Albania. From 1360. to 1421. Zeta was independent state administered by local noble family Balšić. From 1185. to 1360. and from 1421. - 1451, Zeta was province of medieval Serbia... - Aleksa (Lješ), a voivode for Despot Stefan LazarevićStefan LazarevicStefan Lazarević known also as Stevan the Tall was a Serbian Despot, ruler of the Serbian Despotate between 1389 and 1427. He was the son and heir to Prince Lazar, who died at the Battle of Kosovo against the Turks in 1389, and Princess Milica from the subordinate branch of the Nemanjić dynasty...
of SerbiaSerbian DespotateThe Serbian Despotate was a Serbian state, the last to be conquered by the Ottoman Empire. Although the Battle of Kosovo in 1389 is generally considered the end of the medieval Serbian state, the Despotate, a successor of the Serbian Empire and Moravian Serbia survived for 70 more years,...