Biography
Rastko (from Rastislav) was born in 1169 or 1174, in Gradina (modern Podgorica, Montenegro). He was the youngest son of Grand Prince Stefan Nemanja and Anastasija. He is part of the first generation of the Nemanjić dynasty. In 1190–92, he was assigned the rule of Hum, which was previously held by his uncle Miroslav of Hum, who continued to hold the Lim region with Bijelo Polje while Rastko held Hum. When Rastko took monastic vows, Miroslav most likely continued as ruler of Hum.
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