Kingdom of Croatia: Map & History
The Kingdom of Croatia, and since 1060 known as Kingdom of Croatia and Dalmatia, was a medieval kingdom in Southern Europe comprising most of what is today Croatia, as well as most of the modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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The Kingdom of Croatia, and since 1060 known as Kingdom of Croatia and Dalmatia, was a medieval kingdom in Southern Europe comprising most of what is today Croatia, as well as most of the modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Croatian Kingdom was ruled for part of its existence by ethnic dynasties, and the Kingdom existed as a sovereign state for nearly two centuries. Its existence was characterized by various conflicts and periods of peace or alliance with the Bulgarians, Byzantines, Hungarians, and competition with Venice for control over the eastern Adriatic coast. The goal of promoting the Croatian language in the religious service was initially introduced by the 10th century bishop Gregory of Nin, which resulted in a conflict with the Pope, later to be put down by him. In the second half of the 11th century Croatia managed to secure most coastal cities of Dalmatia with the collapse of Byzantine control over them. During this time the kingdom reached its peak under the rule of kings Peter Krešimir IV (1058–1074) and Demetrius Zvonimir (1075–1089).
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Croatia
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Croatia covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kingdom of Croatia's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kingdom of Croatia in Depth
History
Croatia was elevated to the status of kingdom somewhere around 925. Tomislav was the first Croatian ruler whom the papal chancellery honoured with the title "king". It is generally said that Tomislav was crowned in 925, but it is not known when or by whom he was crowned, or, indeed, if he was crowned at all. Tomislav is mentioned as a king in two preserved documents published in the Historia Salonitana. First in a note preceding the text of the conclusions of the Council of Split in 925, where it is written that Tomislav is the "king" ruling "in the province of the Croats and in the Dalmatian regions" (in prouintia Croatorum et Dalmatiarum finibus Tamisclao rege), while in the 12th canon of the Council conclusions the ruler of the Croats is called "king" (rex et proceres Chroatorum).
Background
The Slavs arrived in southeastern Europe in the early 7th century and established several states, including the Duchy of Croatia. The Christianization of the Croats began soon after their arrival and was completed by the beginning of the 9th century. The rule over the duchy alternated between the rival Domagojević and Trpimirović dynasties. The duchy was rivaled by the neighbouring Republic of Venice, fought and allied with the First Bulgarian Empire, and went through periods of vassalage to the Carolingian Empire and the Byzantine Empire. In 879, Pope John VIII recognized Duke Branimir as an independent ruler.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kingdom of Croatia (925–1102) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Croatia: Key Facts
| Capitals | Nin, Biograd na Moru, Šibenik |
|---|---|
| Religion | Catholic Church |
| Form of government | absolute monarchy, monarchy |
| Founded | 925 CE |
| Dissolved | 1102 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
- Banovina of Croatia (medieval)
- Croatia in personal union with Hungary
Facts from Wikidata Q858841 (CC0).
Kingdom of Croatia Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Croatia appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Croatia Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 92,789 km² in 994 CE.
Kingdom of Croatia: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Croatia exist?
The Kingdom of Croatia is dated to 926 CE – 1098 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Croatia?
The capital of the Kingdom of Croatia was Varied through time, Nin, Biograd, Solin, Knin.
How large was the Kingdom of Croatia at its peak?
At its peak in 994 AD the Kingdom of Croatia covered about 92,789 km².
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