Stefan Uroš II Milutin Nemanjić (1282–1321)

King Stefan Uroš II Milutin Nemanjić (1282—Donje Nerodimlje, October 29, 1321) was a Serbian medieval king, the seventh ruler of Nemanide dynasty, son I (r. 1243–1276) and Queen Helen (see), brother Dragutin 1276–1282) father Dečanski 1322–1331). Together with his great grandfather Nemanja, founder grandson, Emperor IV Dušan, is considered most powerful dynasty. The long successful military breach Milutin, down Vardar River Valley deep into Byzantine territories, represents beginning expansion southeastern Europe, making it dominant political power in Balkan region 14th century. During that period, economic grew rapidly, mostly because development trading mining. founded Novo Brdo, an internationally important silver mining site. He started minting own money, producing imitations Venetian coins (grosso), which gradually diminished value. This led to ban these by Republic Venice provided place Dante’s Divina Commedia. had specific philoktesia fervor: built or renovated over three dozen Orthodox churches monasteries not only Serbia but also Thessaloniki, Mt. Athos, Constantinople Holy Land. Over fifteen portraits can be found monumental painting ensembles as well on two icons.