HISTORIC TIMELINE

1217Recognition of the Serbian Kingdom

The Serbian Kingdom was recognized by the Holy See and Constantinople.

1346Establishment of the Serbian Empire

The Serbian Kingdom reached its territorial apex, becoming the Serbian Empire.

1804Start of the Serbian Revolution

The Serbian Revolution began, leading to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

1918Unification of Serbia with Vojvodina

Post-World War I, Serbia united with Vojvodina and joined other South Slavic nations.

2006Restoration of Serbian Independence

The union with Montenegro was peacefully dissolved, restoring Serbia's independence.

2008Kosovo's Unilateral Declaration of Independence

Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, which remains contested.