Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović

Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović was a Serbian noble leader and national hero who lived in the 14th century. He governed the region of Serbia during a time of turbulent Ottoman expansion and sought to unify Serbian territories to resist Ottoman conquest. Lazar is best known for leading Serbian forces at the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, where he faced the Ottomans. Although the battle was costly and inconclusive, Lazar's leadership became a symbol of Serbian resistance and national identity. He is remembered as a martyr and saint in Serbian tradition, embodying patriotism, sacrifice, and the struggle for independence.