Jefimija
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| Gender | Female |
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| Born | Serbia |
| Full name | Jelena Mrnjavčević |
| Spouse | Uglješa Mrnjavčević |
| Parents | Vojihna |
| Grandparents | Urošica |
| Job | Poet |
| Date of birth | January 1,1349 |
| Died | 1405 |
| Place of burial | Ljubostinja Monastery, Prnjavor, Serbia |
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| ID | 1326797 |
Jefimija Life story
Jefimija, secular name Jelena Mrnjavčević, daughter of Vojihna and widow of Jovan Uglješa Mrnjavčević, is considered the first female Serbian poet. Her Lament for a Dead Son and Encomium of Prince Lazar are famous in the canon of medieval Serbian literature. Jefimija was also as a skilled needlewoman and engraver.
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