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Princess Sofia of Montenegro

Cetinje, 2 May 1876 – Cetinje, 14 Jun 1876

8 facts1 source

Facts and their sources

  • Born2 May 1876, Cetinjenot verified1 source
  • EventInfant deathnot verified1 source
  • Died14 Jun 1876, Cetinjenot verified1 source
  • FatherNicholas I of Montenegronot verified1 source
  • MotherMilena of Montenegronot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 2 May 1876

    Born in Cetinje

  2. 14 Jun 1876

    Dies in Cetinje, aged 0

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During her lifetime

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1870s · Princess is born in Cetinje

In the news1871

Danilovgrad town founded

Prince Nicholas founded the town of Danilovgrad on the Zeta river.

What people wore

Costume worth more than property

A luxurious Montenegrin national costume could be so valuable that, together with weapons, it was worth more than a family's entire property. It took an average of three months to craft one of these costumes.

Getting around

Antivari to Virpazar by carriage

A journey by carriage between Antivari and Virpazar took five to six hours, depending on the horses' strength and road conditions.

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.In Europe · 1859–1871

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.

Baldassare Verazzi (1819-1886) · public domain

In the news1870

First telegraphic connection established

The first telegraphic connection between Montenegro and the rest of the world was established in Kotor.

Music

Gusle: The Monochord of Montenegrin Epic Poetry

The gusle, a single-stringed instrument played with a horsehair bow, was the most important traditional instrument for accompanying epic poetry and historical songs. Musicians often improvised lyrics at home or during festivities, with the instrument being passed from person to person.

Daily life

Oral education and the gusle tradition

Formal schooling was rare and often held in contempt, as traditional education relied on oral history shared by elders around the hearth. Lessons were learned through heroic ballads and playing the gusle, which were considered essential for maintaining honor and family values.