Marko Miljanov
| Marko Miljanov | |
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Miljanov at old age, seen in folk costume, with numerous medals
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| Born |
25 April 1833 Medun, Ottoman Empire (present-day Montenegro) |
| Died | 2 February 1901 (aged 67) Herceg Novi, Principality of Montenegro (present-day Montenegro) |
| Cause of death | Natural |
| Resting place |
Medun, Montenegro Coordinates: 42°28′N 19°21′E / 42.467°N 19.350°E |
| Nationality | Montenegrin |
| Education | None |
| Occupation | Clan chief, statesman, writer |
| Known for | Literary works on Montenegrin society. |
| Title | Chief of the Kuči clan Chief of the Bratonožići clan |
Marko Miljanov Popović (Serbian Cyrillic: Марко Миљанов Поповић, pronounced [mâːrkɔ mǐʎanɔʋ pɔ̌pɔʋit͡ɕ]; 25 April 1833 – 2 February 1901) was a Brda chieftain and Montenegrin general and writer. He entered the service of Danilo I, the first secular Prince of Montenegro in the modern era, and led his armed Kuči tribe against the Ottoman Empire in the wars of 1861–62 and 1876–78, distinguishing himself as an able military leader. He managed to unite his tribe with Montenegro in 1874. There was later a rift between Miljanov and Prince Nikola I. He was also an accomplished writer who gained repute for his descriptions of Montenegrin society. His grand-daughter Olgivanna Lloyd Wright headed Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic fellowship and foundation in the United States.
Marko was born in the village of Medun on 25 April (St. Mark's Day) 1833, and was given the name "Marko" accordingly. His father was Miljan Jankov Popović, his mother Borika, born in Oraovo. He was baptized by Orthodox priest Spasoje Jokov Popović.
The village of Medun was located in the Kuči tribe (in present-day Podgorica municipality, Montenegro) of the Brda (Highland) region. The tribe at the time was de facto independent from the Ottoman Empire as well as the direct rule of Petar II Petrović-Njegoš. The tribe was caught up in internal blood feuding since 1825, for the next 50 years, with brotherhoods (clans) plotting with the Pasha of Scutari or other tribes to deal with their enemies. Like his fellow highlanders, Miljanov took part in hajdučija (guerilla fighting) against the Ottomans in the region.
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