Petrovic-Njegos II., Danilo b. May 25, 1826 d. August 1, 1860 Prince. He was the first Montenegrin secular Prince who did not also hold the ecclesiastical position of the Vladika. So Danilo's rule paved the way for Montenegro to become a kingdom under Danilo's successor Prince (later King) Nikola I Petrovic.In military affairs, he was a capable strategist and commander. He lead Montenegrins in major military victories. In 1858, he won a crucial battle against the Turks at Grahovo.In foreign affairs, he fought Turkey to consolidate and enlarge the...[Read More] (Bio by: Jelena) The Monastery of Saint Peter of Cetinje, Cetinje, Cetinje, Montenegro
Petrovic-Njegos, Olga b. March 7, 1859 d. September 30, 1896 Montenegran Royalty. Born the only child of Danilo II Petrovic-Njegoš, Prince of Montenegro and Darinka Kvekich. Her father succeeded to the title of Prince Danilo II of Montenegro in 1851 secularizing his office for the first time. His daughter was born eight years later. Danilo was assassinated the following year, and Olga's cousin, Nicholas I, succeeded. She never held the throne, and died at age 37. (Bio by: Iola) The Monastery of Saint Peter of Cetinje, Cetinje, Cetinje, Montenegro
b. May 25, 1826 d. August 1, 1860