Radič Crnojević
Serbian noble
About Radič Crnojević
Radič Crnojević (, 1392–1396) was a lord of the Crnojević family who maintained a domain in Upper Zeta. Radič later expanded his domain to parts of Lower Zeta, including Grbalj, Paštrovići and Budva. Radič was a son of Crnoje Đurašević.
Life Radič revolted against the Balšići who ruled the Lordship of Zeta. Radič frequently jeopardized the city of Kotor, maintaining bad relations with them. Radič also had maintained close relations with the Republic of Ragusa, and was granted Venetian citizenship on 30 November 1392.
The Zetan lord, Đurađ II, had problems that arose due to Zetan battles involving the Ottomans which Radič used to become independent of the Zetan lord. In late 1392, Đurađ II kidnapped the sanjak-bey of Skopje. Radič, with the help of his brothers Stefan and Dobrivoje, used this event to take control of Budva, as well as Saint Michael's Metohija, Đurađ became disliked by the Orthodox Christian commonfolk by these events. The Orthodox Crnojevići's takeover was welcomed by the people, resulting in Paštrović's crossing over to Radič's side. On 25 April or May 1396, the duo moved to battle Đurađ himself. This was a grave mistake as Đurađ's forces completely defeated the Crnojevići and killed Radič, managing to get a hold over a part of the Crnojević domain. Duke Sandalj Hranić took the opportunity to conquer Budva after Radič's death, as well as marrying his widow, Jelena.
Family Radič married Jelena, of unknown origin. They had the following issue:
Đurađ (fl. 1413–1435), lord of Paštrovići and voivode of the Serbian Despotate Aleksa "Lješ" (fl. 1413–1427), lord of Paštrovići and voivode of the Serbian Despotate
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Radič Crnojević?
Serbian noble
When was Radič Crnojević born?
Radič Crnojević was born in Principality of Zeta.
When did Radič Crnojević die?
Radič Crnojević died on 25 May 1396 in Principality of Zeta.
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