Jovan Uglješa

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Jovan/Ivan Uglješa (Serbian: Јован Угљеша, Bulgarian: Иван/Йоан Углеша) was a Serbian despot and Vukašin Mrnjavčević's brother. He was stated the master of the Serbian lands, Greece and Pomorje. He was a Despot in Serres from 1365 to 1371, succeeding the Empress Consort Helena.

The Patriarch of Constantinople mentioned the master of Serbia, Uglješa in a letter from 1371, Ugljesha's state was around Lower Struma.

He was killed on 26 September 1371 in the Battle of Maritsa.

Preceded by
Jelena Nemanjić		 Ruler of Serres
1365–1371		 Succeeded by
(Byzantine Empire)

[edit] References

  • Mikloshich, F & Muller, J. "Acta et diplomata" I, 1860, pp.571
  • Novakovich, S. "Zakonski spomenici Srpskih drzhava srednjeg veka", 1912, pp.509


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