Who was Njegoš named after?
An ancient king
A local hero
His uncle
A religious martyr
Answer
Njegoš, born as Petar II Petrović-Njegoš, was named after his uncle, whose birth name was Petar I Petrović. His uncle, fondly known as "Šćepan Mali", held the ecclesiastical title of Metropolitan and briefly ruled as the Prince-Bishop of Montenegro from 1782 to 1784, playing a significant role in Montenegrin history.
Mastermind of Montenegro: The Life and Legacy of Petar II Petrović-Njegoš
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