Kenjo Janković
Montenegrin warrior and military leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kenjo Stankov Janković (Serbian cyrillic: Кењо Станков Јанковић; 1797 in Ceklin – 12 May 1861 in Ceklin) was a Montenegrin warrior and military leader. Janković is most notable for leading a small band of Montenegrin rebels which captured the Ottoman-occupied town of Žabljak Crnojevića on two occasions, in 1835 and 1852.
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Kenjo Janković | |
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Birth name | Krsto Janković |
Nickname(s) | Kenjo Stankov |
Born | 1797 Rvaši, Ceklin, Montenegro |
Died | 12 May 1861 Strugari, Ceklin, Montenegro |
Allegiance | Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro (1814–52) Principality of Montenegro (1852–61) |
Years of service | 1814–61 |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Obilić Medal |
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