Person

Vlastimir

fl. c. 830–850 · 9th century · Also known as Vlastimir of Serbia

Vlastimir was Prince of Serbia in the first half of the 9th century and the ruler who gave his name to the Vlastimirović dynasty. He united several Serbian tribes and defeated the Bulgarian khan Presian in a three-year war around 839 to 842. Constantine VII records that he married his daughter to Krajina, ruler of Travunia.

Vlastimir
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Principality of Serbia (early medieval)Travunia

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