House of Domagojević
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Domagojević dynasty was a native Croat
dynasty that ruled in Croatia
, precisely in Dalmatia
, probably from 864 until 892, with interruptions.
The dynasty was named after Domagoj
, the first member of dynasty known by name. The most famous of the Domagojević's are: Domagoj (the founder) and Branimir
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The relation between Domagoj and Branimir is controversial. Some historians think that Branimir was a son of Domagoj, some think they were in some other family relation. Others think that there were not any family relations between them.
Croats
Croats are a South Slavic ethnic group mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries. There are around 4 million Croats living inside Croatia and up to 4.5 million throughout the rest of the world. Responding to political, social and economic pressure, many Croats have...
dynasty that ruled in Croatia
Medieval Croatian state
Medieval Croatia can refer to:* Principality of Pannonian Croatia - medieval duchy in existence between the 7th and 10th centuries A.D.* Principality of Littoral Croatia - medieval principality in existence between the 8th century and 925 A.D....
, precisely in Dalmatia
Dalmatia
Dalmatia is a historical region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It stretches from the island of Rab in the northwest to the Bay of Kotor in the southeast. The hinterland, the Dalmatian Zagora, ranges from fifty kilometers in width in the north to just a few kilometers in the south....
, probably from 864 until 892, with interruptions.
The dynasty was named after Domagoj
Domagoj of Croatia
Domagoj was a duke of Dalmatian Croatia in 864–876. He is the founder of the House of Domagojević.Domagoj was a powerful Croatian nobelman, with lands around Knin. Following the death of Trpimir I in 864, he usurped the throne of Zdeslav in a civil war...
, the first member of dynasty known by name. The most famous of the Domagojević's are: Domagoj (the founder) and Branimir
Branimir of Croatia
Branimir was a ruler of Dalmatian Croatia who reigned as Knez from 879 to 892. He was recognized by Pope John VIII as the Duke of the Croats...
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The relation between Domagoj and Branimir is controversial. Some historians think that Branimir was a son of Domagoj, some think they were in some other family relation. Others think that there were not any family relations between them.
Dukes of Dalmatian Croatia
- DomagojDomagoj of CroatiaDomagoj was a duke of Dalmatian Croatia in 864–876. He is the founder of the House of Domagojević.Domagoj was a powerful Croatian nobelman, with lands around Knin. Following the death of Trpimir I in 864, he usurped the throne of Zdeslav in a civil war...
(864–876) - IljkoIljko of CroatiaIljko was a duke of Dalmatian Croatia in 876–878. He was the member of the House of Domagojević, probably the son of Domagoj.-References:...
(876–878) - BranimirBranimir of CroatiaBranimir was a ruler of Dalmatian Croatia who reigned as Knez from 879 to 892. He was recognized by Pope John VIII as the Duke of the Croats...
(879–892)