Stephen Ostojić of Bosnia
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Stephen Ostojić was King of Bosnia from 1418 until 1421.
A member of the House of Kotromanić
, Ostojić was the only legitimate son of King Stephen Ostoja of Bosnia, born by his second wife, Kujava Radinović
. His illegitimate half-brothers were King Stephen Thomas of Bosnia and anti-king Radivoj Ostojić.
He assumed the crown of Bosnia upon the death of his father in 1418, three years after his parents' divorce. One of his first acts was the imprisonment of his stepmother, Jelena Nelipčić
, under the influence of his mother. Queen Jelena died in prison under unclear circumstances, her death probably having been ordered by Queen Kujava.
In 1419, the young King reconfirmed the alliance of the Kingdom of Bosnia
and the Republic of Venice
. However, he failed to strengthen his royal authority among the nobles. The alliance with Venice did not help him keep his crown; in 1420, his half-uncle, the former King Stephen Tvrtko II of Bosnia
, returned to Bosnia. By 1421, Ostojić was deposed by Tvrtko II with the help of the Ottoman Empire
.
Ostojić disappears from historical record after his deposition.
A member of the House of Kotromanić
House of Kotromanic
The Kotromanić dynasty was a ruling house that ruled in the medieval Bosnia and the surrounding lands, from the 13th century as Bans until the crowning with the Bosnian crowns in 1377 and then as kings until the Ottoman conquest conquest in 1463....
, Ostojić was the only legitimate son of King Stephen Ostoja of Bosnia, born by his second wife, Kujava Radinović
Kujava Radinović
Kujava Radinović was the second wife of King Stephen Ostoja of Bosnia and as such she was Queen of Bosnia from 1399 to 1404 and again from 1409 to 1415. She was the daughter of the nobleman Radin Jablanić.-Marriage:...
. His illegitimate half-brothers were King Stephen Thomas of Bosnia and anti-king Radivoj Ostojić.
He assumed the crown of Bosnia upon the death of his father in 1418, three years after his parents' divorce. One of his first acts was the imprisonment of his stepmother, Jelena Nelipčić
Jelena Nelipčić
Jelena Nelipčić was Duchess of Split by her first marriage and Queen of Bosnia by her second marriage. By birth, she was a member of the Croatian Nelipić noble family, having estates in Dalmatian Zagora....
, under the influence of his mother. Queen Jelena died in prison under unclear circumstances, her death probably having been ordered by Queen Kujava.
In 1419, the young King reconfirmed the alliance of the Kingdom of Bosnia
Kingdom of Bosnia
The Kingdom of Bosnia or the Bosnian Kingdom was one of the medieval kingdoms of the Balkans, existing between 1377 and 1463.- Establishment :...
and the Republic of Venice
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...
. However, he failed to strengthen his royal authority among the nobles. The alliance with Venice did not help him keep his crown; in 1420, his half-uncle, the former King Stephen Tvrtko II of Bosnia
Tvrtko II of Bosnia
Stephen Tvrtko II reigned as King of Bosnia from 1404 to 1409 and again from 1421 to his death. His reigns took place during a very turbulent part of Bosnian history.-Family connections:...
, returned to Bosnia. By 1421, Ostojić was deposed by Tvrtko II with the help of the Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
.
Ostojić disappears from historical record after his deposition.