Obrenović

Obrenović
Serbian dynasty ( 1817 – 1903 ). It was founded by a former cattle drover, Milos Obrenović I ( 1780 – 1860 ), who became a revolutionary fighting the Turks under Kara George . After the murder (probably at his instigation) of Kara George , he persuaded the Turks to accept his election in 1817 as Prince of Serbia. His tyrannical rule led to his enforced abdication and the brief reign of Milan Obrenović II . Michael Obrenović III ( 1823 – 68 ) succeeded in 1840 but was forced into exile two years later. Milos was reinstated in 1858...

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