Hajduk Veljko was one of the most prominent leaders of the uprising.
13 Facts About Hajduk Veljko
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Hajduk Veljko was born in Lenovac, near Zajecar, in the Crna Reka nahija, into the family of Petar and Petrinja.
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Hajduk Veljko's father was called Sirenjar Petar due to his multitude of livestock which he possessed, and the amount of cheese he sold.
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Hajduk Veljko's father was a very calm person, though Veljko was an unruly kid.
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Hajduk Veljko became one of Vujica's buljukbasica.
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Hajduk Veljko was noted in the battle of Varvarin, where he was wounded in his left arm and became slightly crippled.
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Turks then set forth with much stronger force, so Hajduk Veljko retreated to Negotin to defend it.
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Hajduk Veljko fortified Negotin, built a moat and towers, and waited for the Turks.
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The tallest tower in which Hajduk Veljko resided, was named Baba Finka.
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The expected aid that Hajduk Veljko had requested didn't arrive, and ammunition was running low, so Hajduk Veljko ordered all tin objects in the city melted down for ammunition, and he ordered metal coins to be put into the cannons.
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Hajduk Veljko is still remembered for his famous words: Glavu dajem, Krajinu ne dajem.
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Hajduk Veljko considered his personal reputation and glory more important than mere gold.
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Hajduk Veljko is included in The 100 most prominent Serbs.