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Jefimija (Euphemia)
Native name
Jelena Mrnjavčević
Occupation Nun
Nationality Medieval Serbian
Years active 14th century
Notable works Royal doors curtain of Hilandar; covering of Prince Lazar's Ark
Spouse Uglješa Mrnjavčević
Relatives Vojihna (father)

Jefimija (Serbian Cyrillic: Јефимија 1349–1405), secular name Jelena Mrnjavčević (Serbian Cyrillic: Јелена Мрњавчевић or), 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.

Legacy

She is included in The 100 most prominent Serbs.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Jefimija para niños

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