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Danilo I, Metropolitan of Cetinje

c. 1670–1735 · 18th century · Also known as Danilo Šćepčević

Danilo I was Metropolitan of Cetinje from 1697 and founder of the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty, which held the prince-bishopric of Montenegro by succession from uncle to nephew. He led the Montenegrin clans against Ottoman control, and in 1711 allied Montenegro with Peter the Great of Russia, beginning a lasting Russian connection. He died in 1735.

Danilo I, Metropolitan of Cetinje
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Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro

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