The Montenegrin nobility (1852–1918) are notable people of the Principality of Montenegro and the Kingdom of Montenegro who hold titles such as Veliki Vojvoda (Grand Duke), Knez (Prince), Vojvoda (Duke, Serdar (Count), and Guvernadur (Governor). The titles are hereditary or personal.[1] Focusing on the Montenegrin nobility of the late 19th century surrounding the then recent secularization of the Principality under Danilo II and his court, excluding the older traditional clan nobility.
Historically the hereditary Metropolitans or Prince-Bishops of Montenegro (theocratic rulers) had created a governing class that was somewhat similar to nobility in other countries. Petar II Petrović-Njegoš issued a decree creating Prince Alexander Karađorđević (later Alexander I, Prince of Serbia between 1842-1858), the younger son of Karađorđe, as Vojvoda (Voivode). During this reign there were fourteen families with the rank of Serdar, namely, Petrović-Njegoš, Vukotić, Đurašković, Martinović, Perović, Plamenatz, Drekalović, Mijušković, Bošković, Božović, Đulović, Medenica, Vlahović and Laketić.
In the diploma creating Nikola Mihailov Vasojević a hereditary Knez, Petar II signed the document in Cetinje as "Prince Petar Petrović-Njegoš, Vladika (Prince-Bishop) and Gospodar (Lord) of Montenegro and Brda". The diploma establishes a noble lineage for the new Prince Nikola Mihailov as a direct descendant of Prince Radonja of Holmia (Brda) (himself raised to the rank of Prince by Stephen Dušan "the Mighty", Emperor of the Serbs and Greeks, in 1346. The diploma is also a grant of arms describing a blazon for the Princes of Holmia and their heirs.
Rade Gvozdenović (1672-1750) was elevated to the rank of hereditary Knez (Prince) following his heroism at the Battle of Tsarev Laz (1712) by Prince-Bishop Danilo I (in which he was himself was wounded).
King Nikola I Petrovic-Njegos, formerly Prince (reigning 1860-1921) deprived disloyal subjects from inheriting the titles of their ancestors; Marko Miljanov Popović, having previously unified his own Kuči clan with Montenegro in 1874, following a fierce disagreement with Prince Nikola in 1882, had to resign the State Council and was deprived of his title of Vojvoda by Prince Nikola.
Legacy
The granting of titles has continued to the present day, under the ongoing fons honorum. In 2001, Prince Nicholas II granted the title Veliki Vojvoda (Grand Voivode) of Grahovo and Zeta to his son, Prince Boris Petrović-Njegoš.[2] Other members of the Royal family and persons close to the dynasty have also received titles of nobility.
^Marco Houston. Nikola & Milena, King & Queen of the Black Mountains (2003 ed.). LEPPI. ISBN0952164442.
^John James (ed.). Almanach de Gotha (2014 ed.). BOYE6. ISBN9780957519831.
December 28, 2022
montenegrin, nobility, 1852, 1918, notable, people, principality, montenegro, kingdom, montenegro, hold, titles, such, veliki, vojvoda, grand, duke, knez, prince, vojvoda, duke, serdar, count, guvernadur, governor, titles, hereditary, personal, focusing, late,. The Montenegrin nobility 1852 1918 are notable people of the Principality of Montenegro and the Kingdom of Montenegro who hold titles such as Veliki Vojvoda Grand Duke Knez Prince Vojvoda Duke Serdar Count and Guvernadur Governor The titles are hereditary or personal 1 Focusing on the Montenegrin nobility of the late 19th century surrounding the then recent secularization of the Principality under Danilo II and his court excluding the older traditional clan nobility Contents 1 History 2 Legacy 3 Notable people 4 ReferencesHistory EditHistorically the hereditary Metropolitans or Prince Bishops of Montenegro theocratic rulers had created a governing class that was somewhat similar to nobility in other countries Petar II Petrovic Njegos issued a decree creating Prince Alexander Karađorđevic later Alexander I Prince of Serbia between 1842 1858 the younger son of Karađorđe as Vojvoda Voivode During this reign there were fourteen families with the rank of Serdar namely Petrovic Njegos Vukotic Đuraskovic Martinovic Perovic Plamenatz Drekalovic Mijuskovic Boskovic Bozovic Đulovic Medenica Vlahovic and Laketic In the diploma creating Nikola Mihailov Vasojevic a hereditary Knez Petar II signed the document in Cetinje as Prince Petar Petrovic Njegos Vladika Prince Bishop and Gospodar Lord of Montenegro and Brda The diploma establishes a noble lineage for the new Prince Nikola Mihailov as a direct descendant of Prince Radonja of Holmia Brda himself raised to the rank of Prince by Stephen Dusan the Mighty Emperor of the Serbs and Greeks in 1346 The diploma is also a grant of arms describing a blazon for the Princes of Holmia and their heirs Rade Gvozdenovic 1672 1750 was elevated to the rank of hereditary Knez Prince following his heroism at the Battle of Tsarev Laz 1712 by Prince Bishop Danilo I in which he was himself was wounded King Nikola I Petrovic Njegos formerly Prince reigning 1860 1921 deprived disloyal subjects from inheriting the titles of their ancestors Marko Miljanov Popovic having previously unified his own Kuci clan with Montenegro in 1874 following a fierce disagreement with Prince Nikola in 1882 had to resign the State Council and was deprived of his title of Vojvoda by Prince Nikola Legacy EditThe granting of titles has continued to the present day under the ongoing fons honorum In 2001 Prince Nicholas II granted the title Veliki Vojvoda Grand Voivode of Grahovo and Zeta to his son Prince Boris Petrovic Njegos 2 Other members of the Royal family and persons close to the dynasty have also received titles of nobility Notable people EditPrince Knez Mirko Petrovic Njegos of Montenegro Grand Duke Veliki Vojvoda of Grahovo and Zeta 1879 1918 Prince Knez Peter Petrovic Njegos of Montenegro Grand Duke Veliki Vojvoda of Zahumlije 1889 1932 Prince Knez Boris Petrovic Njegos of Montenegro Grand Duke Veliki Vojvoda of Grahovo and Zeta b 1980 Prince Knez Anto Gvozdenovic 1853 1935 Prince of the Ceklici clan Prince Knez Pavle Petrovic Njegos of Montenegro Prince Knez of Raska 1910 1933 Duke Vojvode Novica Cerovic 1805 1895 Duke of the Drobnjak clan Duke Vojvode Milos Krivokapic 1819 1907 Duke of the Cuce clan Duke Vojvode Stanko Radonjic 1841 1889 Duke of the Njegusi clan Duke Vojvode Bozo Petrovic Njegos 1846 1929 Duke of the Njegusi clan member of the Royal House Duke Vojvode Miljan Vukov Vesovic 1820 1886 Duke of the Vasojevici tribe Duke Vojvode Gavrilo Vukovic 1852 1928 Duke of the Vasojevici tribe son of Duke Miljan Count Serdar Janko Vukotic 1866 1927 Count Serdar Milo MartinovicReferences Edit Marco Houston Nikola amp Milena King amp Queen of the Black Mountains 2003 ed LEPPI ISBN 0952164442 John James ed Almanach de Gotha 2014 ed BOYE6 ISBN 9780957519831 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Montenegrin nobility amp oldid 1051615328, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
