Vojihna

Vojihna Nemanjić of Drama or simply Vojin of Drama ( ; ca 1298–1360), was a Serbian feudal nobleman, member of the collateral branch of Nemanjić dynasty, ruling family of the medieval Serbia, that rose through the ranks and became one of the most acclaimed military commanders (voivode During this period, he was ruling the entire region of Drama (today in Northwestern Greece) as its Lord.

Origin He was probably born around 1298. This has been interpreted in several ways; Ćirković understand this as the two are relatives, but the degree of kinship can not be determined. According to Vojičić, he is the son of Urošica,

Stephen Uroš IV Dušan, called "Dušan the Mighty" was proclaimed Emperor at Serres in 1345. In this southeasternmost part of his Empire, Dušan appointed Voihna as governor of Drama, not far from Serres, before November 1345. Among the forces were also Serbs from the vicinity of Serres. In fall of 1356 he captured Matthew Kantakouzenos, the rival Byzantine Emperor and son of the former Emperor John VI Kantakouzenos (1347–54). Vojihna planned to release Matthew for a ransom, but soon realized that Emperor John V Palaiologos was willing to offer a far greater sum.

In 1359, Helena abdicated and took monastic vows, under the name Elisabeth.

He died in ca 1360, and his lands were inherited by his son-in-law Uglješa. He was buried in Hilandar, alongside his grandson who died prematurely.

Family He was married to a noblewoman named Jelena (Elena), who, after his death also became an Orthodox nun under the name Jevpraksija (Eupraxia). They had at least one daughter:

Jefimija (d. 1405), married to Uglješa Mrnjavčević.