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The Love Life of the First Serbian King After Kosovo: Lecture on Milan Obrenović and Artemiza Hristić at the House of Jevrem Grujić
The private life of the "first Serbian king after Kosovo" was undoubtedly marked by his relationship with his wife, Queen Natalija. The basis of the lecture, according to historian Aleksandar Marušić, will be the description and clarification of the emotional life of the Serbian sovereign, interwoven with numerous affairs, with an emphasis on his love and relationship with Artemiza Hristić.
TL;DR
- Lecture by historian Aleksandar Marušić on King Milan Obrenović and Artemiza Hristić.
- Focus on the emotional life and love affairs of King Milan Obrenović.
- Artemiza Hristić was the daughter of a Greek merchant and became part of Serbian high society.
- King Milan appointed Artemiza's husband as his personal secretary to spend more time with her.
- King Milan intended to marry Artemiza after his separation from Queen Natalija.
- Artemiza left Belgrade and lived in Constantinople, where she bore a son believed to be King Milan's.
- A luxurious porcelain dining service gifted by the king to Artemiza is now displayed at the Museum of Rudnik-Takovo region.