John Brankovic The Last Serbian Despot Country: Serbia

Content:

1. Jovan Branković, the Last Serbian Despot
2. Reign and Legacy
3. Descendants

Jovan Branković, the Last Serbian Despot

Early Life and Accession

Jovan Branković was born as the son of Stefan Branković and Saint Angelina. After the abdication of his elder brother, Đorđe, who took monastic vows, Jovan ascended to the Serbian throne in 1493. He initially ruled alongside his brother, but when Đorđe retreated to a monastery, Jovan became the sole Serbian despot.

Reign and Legacy

Jovan's reign spanned from 1493 to 1496. Despite his short tenure, he played a pivotal role in Serbian history. In particular, his marriage to Jelena Jakšić forged important dynastic alliances with powerful families in the region, including the Moldavian rulers and Lithuanian princes.

Descendants

Jovan and Jelena had several daughters, but no sons. Through their marriages, his daughters further strengthened the ties between Serbia and neighboring territories. Among their husbands were Petru Rareș, the Prince of Moldavia, and various Lithuanian noblemen, such as Michał Wiśniowiecki, Mikołaj Czartoryski, Konstanty Ostrogski, and Andrzej Zbaraski.

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