Ivan Knežević (revolutionary)

Ivan Knežević also known as Ivo Semberac (Popovi, Bijeljina, 1760 - Šabac, 29 June 1840) better known to the people as Knyaz Ivo of Semberija was a voivode and duke over all the villages of the then Bijeljina Nahiye. Knyaz Ivo was born in Popovi near Bijeljina. Besides Filip Višnjić, he is one of the most important Serbian historical figures born in Semberija and as such his likeness appears on the coat of arms of the municipality of Bijeljina.

Ivan Knežević (revolutionary)

Ivan Knežević also known as Ivo Semberac (Popovi, Bijeljina, 1760 - Šabac, 29 June 1840) better known to the people as Knyaz Ivo of Semberija was a voivode and duke over all the villages of the then Bijeljina Nahiye. Knyaz Ivo was born in Popovi near Bijeljina. Besides Filip Višnjić, he is one of the most important Serbian historical figures born in Semberija and as such his likeness appears on the coat of arms of the municipality of Bijeljina.