Nikola, Helene Knez (1765–1842)

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Nikola, Helene Knez (1765–1842)

Serbian wife of Karageorge, the founder of Serbian independence. Born in 1765; died on February 8, 1842; daughter of Odor Knez Nikola; married George Petrovich Hospodar or Gospodar, known as Karageorge (Kara George or KaraGjorgje, 1752–1817), founder of Serbia independence and ruler of Serbia (r. 1804–1813); children: Alexander (1806–1858), prince of Serbia (r. 1842–1885).

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