Serbia celebrates Statehood Day on Monday February 15 - to mark this day in 1804, and later in 1835.

The first Serbian uprising against occupying Ottoman Turkish forces was launched on February 15, 1805, and lasted until 1813.

The uprising was led by Djordje Petrovic, known as Karadjordje, and paved the way for the Second Uprising in 1815 that resulted in the renewal of the Serbian state.

As part of the efforts to renew the country's statehood, the First Uprising saw the establishment of many important institutions - the Great School, the predecessor of what is today the University of Belgrade, among them.

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