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Jovan Vladimir

990 – 1016

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Wikipedia Summary

Jovan Vladimir or John Vladimir was the ruler of Duklja, the most powerful Serbian principality of the time, from around 1000 to 1016. He ruled during the protracted war between the Byzantine Empire and the Bulgarian Empire. Vladimir was acknowledged as a pious, just, and peaceful ruler. He is recognized as a martyr and saint, with his feast day being celebrated on 22 May.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
November 30, 989
Date of death
May 22, 1016
Prespa
Citizenship

Duklja

Field and occupation
dukljanský kníže
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