Family tree of Serbian monarchs

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This article will be a family tree of Serbian monarchs that includes only monarchs and their descendants who are relevant to the succession.

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High Middle Ages

Zavida Vukanović
Tihomir
Grand Prince
Stefan Nemanja
Grand Prince
Nemanjić
Vukan
Grand Prince
Stefan
Grand Prince, King
Lazarević
Dmitar Stefan Vladislav
King
Stefan Uroš I
King
Stefan Radoslav
King
Branković
Vratislav Stefan Dragutin
King
Stefan Uroš II Milutin
King
Kotromanić
Vratko Elizabeth Stefan Vladislav II
King
Stefan Uroš III of Dečani
King
Stefan Konstantin
King
Milica
Princess
Lazar
Prince
Stephen II Stefan Uroš IV Dušan
King, Emperor
Simeon Uroš
Emperor
Stefan
Prince, Despot
Mara Vuk Catherine Stefan Uroš V
Emperor
Jovan Uroš
Emperor

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