He entered the service of Danilo I, the first secular Prince of Montenegro in the modern era, and led his armed Kuči tribe against the Ottoman Empire in the wars of 1861–62 and 1876–78, distinguishing himself as an able military leader. He managed to unite his tribe with Montenegro in 1874. There was later a rift between Miljanov and Prince Nikola I. He was also an accomplished writer who gained repute for his descriptions of Montenegrin society.
Marko was born in the village of Medun on 25 April (St. Mark's Day) 1833, and was given the name "Marko" accordingly. His father was Miljan Jankov Popović, his mother Borika, born in Oraovo.[1] He was baptized by Orthodox priest Spasoje Jokov Popović.[2]
The village of Medun was located in the Kuči tribe (in present-day Podgorica municipality, Montenegro) of the Brda (Highland) region. The tribe at the time was de facto independent from the Ottoman Empire as well as the direct rule of Petar II Petrović-Njegoš. The tribe was caught up in internal blood feuding since 1825, for the next 50 years, with brotherhoods (clans) plotting with the Pasha of Scutari or other tribes to deal with their enemies.[3] Like his fellow highlanders, Miljanov took part in hajdučija (guerilla fighting) against the Ottomans in the region.
In 1856, he came to the Montenegrin capital Cetinje and entered the service of Prince Danilo in his guards unit called perjanici. For his bravery and successes in raids on Ottoman territory and as a man of confidence, he was awarded in 1862 the position of judge and head of Bratonožići tribe (that neighboured Kuči). For his work on the unification of Kuči with Montenegro in 1874, he had a price set on his head by the Ottomans. The same year saw his appointment to the Montenegrin Senate (from 1879 transformed into a State Council). In the 1876–78 war against the Ottomans, he was one of three commanders that victoriously led Montenegrin forces in the Battle of Fundina. In 1879 the Brda forces under his supreme command were defeated by the Albanian irregulars in the Battle of Novšiće, fought for the territory of Plav and Gusinje. After a fierce disagreement with Prince Nikola in 1882, he had to leave the State Council and decided to retire from public life to his native Medun. Although he was 50 years old, Marko Miljanov, who was illiterate like the most of his countrymen, decided to learn to write. He explained his urge in a foreword to the lost manuscript of his epic songs with the words: "Dear Serb brother, if you had the chance to see the heroes that I have seen, your heart would give you no peace until you have responded to the heroes who die merrily for their own and rights of all of us."
Marko Miljanov died before any of his works were published. All works were originally published in Serbia, as Marko was a well-known dissident to King Nicholas.
Examples of Humanity and Bravery (Serbian: Примјери чојства и јунаштва, Belgrade 1901), his most important work, is a collection of true anecdotes depicting practical examples of achieved ethical ideal Montenegrins of his time strived for. It is a lasting monument to the otherwise unsung heroes of the Montenegrin struggle for independence in the 19th century. The anecdotes describe common and humble people, their language and customs and their deeds that made other Montenegrins and Albanians admire them. Marko's language and phrase is plain and coarse, however, his message is resounding.
The Kuči Tribe in Folk Stories and Poems (Serbian: Племе Кучи у народној причи и пјесми, Belgrade 1904), his second published book, is a collection of historical, folkloric and ethnographical (anthropological) data on the Kuči tribe.
Life and the Customs of Albanians (Serbian: Живот и обичаји Арбанаса), is a work on the immediate neighboring Albanian Catholic tribes which describes their culture and daily life. Written in 1907 describing the customs of the Albanian malesoris (highlanders). Although he spent a lifetime fighting the Albanians, he was also much fascinated and an admirer. The book was published posthumously. The book describes the culture of Northern Albanian highlanders (the "Malissori"), their customs (including besa, "oath", and vendetta), kinship and hospitality.
Something about the Bratonožići (Serbian: Нешто о Братоножићима), epic
Ethnicity
Miljanov considered himself a Serb. Near the end of his life, Miljanov wrote a letter to one of the Kuči clan leaders. In the letter he writes:
I am dying happy, and although I didn't live long enough to read my books, I'll be listening from the grave as grandsons of my friends read them. As a Kuč, I am dying mostly happy, but as a Serb, I'm dying unhappy and dissatisfied.
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O., C. (29 January 1944). "Марко Миљанов". Српски народ: 7.
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming conventions the patronymic is Miljanov and the family name is Popovic Marko Miljanov Popovic Serbian Cyrillic Marko Miљanov Popoviћ pronounced maːrkɔ mǐʎanɔʋ pɔ pɔʋit ɕ 25 April 1833 2 February 1901 was a Brda chieftain and Montenegrin general and writer Marko MiljanovMarko MiљanovMiljanov at old age seen in folk costume with numerous medalsBorn 1833 04 25 25 April 1833Medun Sanjak of Scutari Ottoman EmpireDied2 February 1901 1901 02 02 aged 67 Herceg Novi Kingdom of Dalmatia Austria HungaryNationalityMontenegrinOccupation s Clan chief statesman writerKnown forLiterary works on Montenegrin society TitleChief of the Kuci clanChief of the Bratonozici clanChildrenMilica MiljanovHe entered the service of Danilo I the first secular Prince of Montenegro in the modern era and led his armed Kuci tribe against the Ottoman Empire in the wars of 1861 62 and 1876 78 distinguishing himself as an able military leader He managed to unite his tribe with Montenegro in 1874 There was later a rift between Miljanov and Prince Nikola I He was also an accomplished writer who gained repute for his descriptions of Montenegrin society His grand daughter Olgivanna Lloyd Wright headed Frank Lloyd Wright s iconic fellowship and foundation in the United States Contents 1 Biography 2 Works 3 Ethnicity 4 Gallery 5 See also 6 References 7 BibliographyBiography EditMarko was born in the village of Medun on 25 April St Mark s Day 1833 and was given the name Marko accordingly His father was Miljan Jankov Popovic his mother Borika born in Oraovo 1 He was baptized by Orthodox priest Spasoje Jokov Popovic 2 The village of Medun was located in the Kuci tribe in present day Podgorica municipality Montenegro of the Brda Highland region The tribe at the time was de facto independent from the Ottoman Empire as well as the direct rule of Petar II Petrovic Njegos The tribe was caught up in internal blood feuding since 1825 for the next 50 years with brotherhoods clans plotting with the Pasha of Scutari or other tribes to deal with their enemies 3 Like his fellow highlanders Miljanov took part in hajducija guerilla fighting against the Ottomans in the region Herzegovinian chieftain Lazar Socica and Marko Miljanov shaking hands In 1856 he came to the Montenegrin capital Cetinje and entered the service of Prince Danilo in his guards unit called perjanici For his bravery and successes in raids on Ottoman territory and as a man of confidence he was awarded in 1862 the position of judge and head of Bratonozici tribe that neighboured Kuci For his work on the unification of Kuci with Montenegro in 1874 he had a price set on his head by the Ottomans The same year saw his appointment to the Montenegrin Senate from 1879 transformed into a State Council In the 1876 78 war against the Ottomans he was one of three commanders that victoriously led Montenegrin forces in the Battle of Fundina In 1879 the Brda forces under his supreme command were defeated by the Albanian irregulars in the Battle of Novsice fought for the territory of Plav and Gusinje After a fierce disagreement with Prince Nikola in 1882 he had to leave the State Council and decided to retire from public life to his native Medun Although he was 50 years old Marko Miljanov who was illiterate like the most of his countrymen decided to learn to write He explained his urge in a foreword to the lost manuscript of his epic songs with the words Dear Serb brother if you had the chance to see the heroes that I have seen your heart would give you no peace until you have responded to the heroes who die merrily for their own and rights of all of us He died at Herceg Novi in 1901 Works EditMarko Miljanov died before any of his works were published All works were originally published in Serbia as Marko was a well known dissident to King Nicholas Examples of Humanity and Bravery Serbian Primјeri choјstva i јunashtva Belgrade 1901 his most important work is a collection of true anecdotes depicting practical examples of achieved ethical ideal Montenegrins of his time strived for It is a lasting monument to the otherwise unsung heroes of the Montenegrin struggle for independence in the 19th century The anecdotes describe common and humble people their language and customs and their deeds that made other Montenegrins and Albanians admire them Marko s language and phrase is plain and coarse however his message is resounding The Kuci Tribe in Folk Stories and Poems Serbian Pleme Kuchi u narodnoј prichi i pјesmi Belgrade 1904 his second published book is a collection of historical folkloric and ethnographical anthropological data on the Kuci tribe Life and the Customs of Albanians Serbian Zhivot i obichaјi Arbanasa is a work on the immediate neighboring Albanian Catholic tribes which describes their culture and daily life Written in 1907 describing the customs of the Albanian malesoris highlanders Although he spent a lifetime fighting the Albanians he was also much fascinated and an admirer The book was published posthumously The book describes the culture of Northern Albanian highlanders the Malissori their customs including besa oath and vendetta kinship and hospitality Serbian Hajduks Serbian Srpski haјduci epic Something about the Bratonozici Serbian Neshto o Bratonozhiћima epicEthnicity EditMiljanov considered himself a Serb Near the end of his life Miljanov wrote a letter to one of the Kuci clan leaders In the letter he writes I am dying happy and although I didn t live long enough to read my books I ll be listening from the grave as grandsons of my friends read them As a Kuc I am dying mostly happy but as a Serb I m dying unhappy and dissatisfied 4 Gallery Edit Medun Kuci the birthplace of Marko Miljanov Popovic Tomb of Marko Miljanov on the fortress Meteon Medun Museum of Marko Miljanov 1901 edition of Miljanov s Examples of Humanity and Bravery Monument to Marko Miljanov in Podgorica Memorial bust of Marko Miljanov in Belgrade Kalemegdan Miljanov s daughter Milica soldier and war heroine in World War ISee also EditTomo P OraovacReferences Edit Đukic 1957 p 10 Miljanov 1904 p vii Mirovic 2013 para 1 Mirovic 2013 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Marko Miljanov Wikiquote has quotations related to Marko Miljanov Wikisource has original text related to this article sr Primјeri choјstva i јunashtvaBibliography EditĐukic Trifun 1957 Marko Miljanov Nolit Jovanovic J 1952 Marko Miljanov Cetinje Miljanov Marko 1904 Pleme Kuchi u narodnoј prichi i pјesmi Mirovic Dejan 15 May 2013 Marko Miljanov srpski heroj i pisac Nova srpska politicka misao Retrieved 26 May 2016 O C 29 January 1944 Marko Miљanov Srpski narod 7 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Marko Miljanov amp oldid 1151318909, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
