About Janja Kantakouzenos
Lived 1430 – 1477 (aged 46–47). Janja Kantakouzenos was a businessperson.
Kinship
Matei Cazacu made the assumption that Janja was a relative to Mahmud Pasha's mother. According to Stavrides it is not impossible that Janja's business with the Ottomans were due to his relations to a high-standing official, such as Mahmud Pasha. Babinger mentioned that Janja was a close relative of Catherine of Cilli, the daughter of Đurađ Branković and Irene Kantakouzene. Irene's brother George was allegedly a cousin of Mahmud Pasha's mother.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Janja Kantakouzenos?
Serbian nobleman and mining businessman
When was Janja Kantakouzenos born?
Janja Kantakouzenos was born in 1430 in Novo Brdo.
When did Janja Kantakouzenos die?
Janja Kantakouzenos died on 1 September 1477 in Istanbul.
What was Janja Kantakouzenos's occupation?
Janja Kantakouzenos was a businessperson.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Janja Kantakouzenos
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Janja Kantakouzenos. https://biography.guide/janja-kantakouzenos/
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