Pavle Bakić
Last Serb Despot and medieval monarch
Born
None
None years ago
Died
September 20th, 1537
487 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Serbia
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Served as the last despot of Serbia during the transitional period of the medieval Serbian state. Ruled from 1521 until the fall of the Despotate to the Ottoman Empire. Facilitated the administration and military efforts against the advancing Ottomans. His reign saw efforts to preserve Serbian culture and governance amidst external pressures and regional conflicts.
Ruled as the last despot of Serbia
Fought against Ottoman expansion
Oversaw the administration during a tumultuous period
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