Đorđe Branković
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Đorđe Branković (Serbian Cyrillic: Ђорђе Бранковић; anglicized as George; also known as Saint Maksim; 1461–1516) was the last male member of the Branković dynasty, and titular Despot of Serbia from 1486 to 1497. The title was granted to him by Hungarian king Matthias Corvinus. From 1493, he shared the title with his brother Jovan. In 1497, Đorđe relinquished all titles and possessions to his brother, and decided to take monastic vows, adopting the name Maksim (Serbian Cyrillic: Максим). He built the Krušedol monastery, and served as diplomatic envoy for prince Radu IV the Great of Wallachia (1507). In 1513, he became Metropolitan of Belgrade. After his death (1516), he was venerated as saint, and canonized by the Serbian Orthodox Church.[1][2][3]
Đorđe Branković Ђорђе Бранковић | |
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Despot of Serbia | |
Reign | 1486–1497 |
Predecessor | Vuk Branković |
Successor | Jovan Branković |
Born | 1461 |
Died | 18 January 1516 |
Burial | |
Spouse | Isabella, daughter of Angilberto del Balzo, Duke of Nardò |
House | Branković dynasty |
Father | Stefan Branković |
Mother | Angelina Arianiti |
Religion | Serbian Orthodox Christian |