Stefan the First-Crowned

MedievalEmperorSerbia1165 — 1228

First crowned king of Serbia.

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Quick Facts

Born

1165

Died

1228

Country

Serbia

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score54.6

Stefan the First-Crowned — Complete Timeline

1217 AD

Coronation as first King of SerbiaPolitical Action

Stefan Nemanji

CoronationKingdom establishmentPapal recognition

Impact: regionalconstructive

1219 AD

Autocephaly of the Serbian ChurchPolitical Action

Stefan's brother Sava secured autocephaly for the Serbian Orthodox Church from the Patriarch of Constantinople in exile at Nicaea. Sava became the first Archbishop of the autocephalous Serbian Church. This event established an independent Serbian ecclesiastical hierarchy, strengthening national identity and reducing Byzantine influence.

Church autocephalyNational identitySava

Impact: regionalconstructive

1220 AD

Construction of the Žiča MonasteryCultural◆ Major

Stefan the First-Crowned founded the

Monastery foundationCoronation churchRoyal-ecclesiastical union

Impact: nationalconstructive