Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Czerny, George

CZERNY (cher′nē), GEORGE, Hospodar of Servia; born in the neighborhood of Belgrade about 1770. His true name was George Petrovitch, but he was called Czerny or Kara George, i. e., Black George. In 1801 he organized an insurrection of his countrymen against the Turks, took Belgrade, and forced the Porte to recognize him as Hospodar of Servia. In 1813, however, he had to retire before a superior force, and took refuge in Austria. Returning to his country in 1817, he was taken and put to death in July.