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Miloš Obrenović

1780–1860 · 19th century · Also known as Miloš Obrenović I

Miloš Obrenović was the leader of the Second Serbian Uprising against the Ottomans, launched at Takovo in 1815. Combining fighting with negotiation, he won recognition as hereditary prince of an autonomous Principality of Serbia, confirmed in 1830. He ruled autocratically until forced to abdicate in 1839, returned in 1858 and founded the Obrenović dynasty.

Miloš Obrenović — Image: Unidentified painter · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Revolutionary Serbia Principality of Serbia

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Miloš Obrenović. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/milos-obrenovic
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