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Stjepan TomaÅ” Ostojić

ruler of Bosnia
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Stjepan TomaÅ” Ostojić was the last king of Bosnia from the Kotromanić dynasty, ruling from 1443 to 1461. He was the son of Stephen Ostoja. During his reign, Bosnia faced significant challenges, including internal strife and the growing threat of the Ottoman Empire.12

In 1459, King Stjepan TomaÅ” Ostojić ordered the clergy of the Bosnian Church to convert to Roman Catholicism or leave the kingdom, effectively breaking the church's influence. Despite these efforts, the Ottoman Empire continued to exert pressure, eventually conquering much of Bosnia in 1463, shortly after Ostojić's death. His son, Stephen TomaÅ”ević, briefly reigned as the last king before the final Ottoman conquest.21

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  1. Kotromanić Dynasty
  2. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Ancient and medieval periods

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