Matija Nenadović

Serbian priest and 1st Prime Minister

Matija Nenadović - Serbian priest and 1st Prime Minister
Born

February 26th, 1777
248 years ago

Died

1854
171 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Serbia

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Born in 1777, this individual served as a priest, historian, and politician. As the first Prime Minister of Serbia, he played a significant role in the establishment of modern Serbian governance. His leadership was influential during the formative years of Serbia's modern statehood, particularly during the early 19th century. He contributed to the development of political structures and the promotion of historical scholarship in Serbia.

Served as the 1st Prime Minister of Serbia

Contributed to Serbian historical scholarship

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