Petar I Petrović-Njegoš, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Petar I Petrović-Njegoš

Ruler of Montenegro, the Cetinje Episcop of the Serbian Orthodox Church

Date of Birth: 01-Apr-1748

Place of Birth: Njeguši, Old Royal Capital Cetinje, Montenegro

Date of Death: 18-Oct-1830

Profession: writer, priest, historian

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Petar I Petrović-Njegoš

  • Petar I Petrovic-Njegoš (Montenegrin: ????? I ???????? ?????; 1748 – 31 October 1830) was the ruler of the Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro as the Metropolitan (vladika) of Cetinje, and Exarch (legate) of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro.
  • He was the most popular spiritual and military leader from the Petrovic dynasty.
  • During his long rule, Petar strengthened the state by uniting the often quarreling tribes, consolidating his control over Montenegrin lands, introducing the first laws in Montenegro (Zakonik Petra I) and a program of liberation and unification of Serbs.
  • His rule prepared Montenegro for the subsequent introduction of modern institutions of the state: taxes, schools and larger commercial enterprises.
  • He was canonized by the Serbian Orthodox Church as Saint Peter of Cetinje (????? ????? ????????). He was described as "a man of uncommon size, handsome features, considerable talent, and a highly respected character" by Therese Albertine Luise Robinson.

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