Spomenik Vojvodi Živojinu Mišiću

Monument to Duke Živojin Mišić In the pedestrian zone of Valjevo, in the central part of the city, a monument to Duke Živojin Mišić stands proudly. During every visit to the city, a tour of this monument is mandatory, it can be accessed throughout the year and pay tribute to this great Yugoslav military leader. Živojin Mišić (1855-1921) was a successful Yugoslav duke. He was born in Struganik, not far from Mionica. He started elementary school in the Ribnica monastery, but after his father's death, he moved to Kragujevac and then to Belgrade. He entered the Military Academy, but was mobilized towards the end of his education. He participated in the First and Second Serbian-Turkish Wars, the First and Second Balkan Wars and was part of many battles in the First World War. After the great victory of the Serbian army in the Battle of Kolubara, in December 1914, he received the title of duke due to his considerable effort and skill as a military leader.