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Serbian Despotate
The Serbian Despotate was a medieval Serbian state in the first half of the 15th century, successor of the Serbian Empire and Moravian Serbia. Under Despot Stefan Lazarević it enjoyed a cultural, economic and political revival. The Ottomans conquered its capital Smederevo in 1459.
Key facts
| Dates | 1402 – 1459 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capitals | Belgrade, Smederevo |
| Religion(s) | Eastern Orthodoxy |
Before & after
Preceded by
Serbian Empire Zeta under the Balšići
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.