Stefan Prvovencani
Stefan Prvovenčani (lit. meaning: Stephen the first-crowned) or Stefan II, Nemanja (Стефан Првовенчани, Стефан II, Немања) (d. September 24 1228) was the ruler of the Serbian state of Raška who managed to promote it to the status of kingdom and to establish a long lasting ruling dynasty of Nemanjić.
Stefan Prvovencani was the second eldest son of the Grand Župan Stefan Nemanja, younger brother of Vukan who ruled over Zeta and older brother of Rastko Nemanjić who became the founder of the independent Serbian Orthodox Church. He inherited the title of Grand Župan in 1196 when his father retired as a monk. The Pope granted him the title of the King of Raška in 1217 resulted from his skillful diplomacy and persuasion.
See also: List of Serbian monarchs - History of Serbia
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