House of Nelipić
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The House of Nelipić, also called Nelipac or Nelipčić were a medieval Croatian
noble family from Dalmatian Zagora
in Croatia
. They were greatly involved in political situations in Dalmatia
, and in Bosnia. At their greater extend during 14th and 15th century, they ruled areas in inner Croatia from mountain Velebit
to Cetina
river.
died between 1328 and 1330, he was succeeded by his son Mladen III Šubić
. Pressure from Prince Nelipac
, including his capture of Ostrovica and various lesser Šubić places, led Mladen III and his uncle Paul II
to make peace with Nelipac.
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...
noble family from Dalmatian Zagora
Zagora (Croatia)
Zagora , sometimes also called Dalmatian Zagora , is the southern inland region of Croatia. The name Zagora means "behind hills", which is a reference to the fact that it is the part of Dalmatia that is not coastal....
in Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
. They were greatly involved in political situations 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....
, and in Bosnia. At their greater extend during 14th and 15th century, they ruled areas in inner Croatia from mountain Velebit
Velebit
Velebit is the largest though not the highest mountain range in Croatia. Its highest peak is the Vaganski vrh at 1757 m.The range forms a part of the Dinaric Alps and is located along the Adriatic coast, separating it from Lika in the interior...
to Cetina
Cetina
Cetina is a river in southern Croatia. It has a length of and its basin covers an area of . Cetina descends from an altitude of 385 m at its source to the sea level when it flows into the Adriatic Sea. It is the most water-rich river in Dalmatia....
river.
Rise of Nelipić's power
Rise of Nelipić's power was harmonized with fall of Šubić's family influence. House of Nelipić continued to have tense relations and frequent skirmishes with the Šubićs during the 1330s. When George II ŠubićGeorge II Šubić of Bribir
George II Šubić of Bribir was a Count of Bribir and member of the Croatian Šubić noble family, who ruled from Klis Fortress.- Family Connections :...
died between 1328 and 1330, he was succeeded by his son Mladen III Šubić
Mladen III Šubić of Bribir
Mladen III Šubić of Bribir was a member of the Croatian Šubić noble family, who ruled from Klis Fortress. He was in possession of Klis, Omiš and Skradin.-Family Connections:...
. Pressure from Prince Nelipac
Ivan I Nelipac (Prince Nelipić)
Ivan I Nelipac or Prince Nelipić , a Croatian prince and member of the Nelipić noble family, was a ruler of Knin and Drniš and region around rivers Cetina, Čikola, Krka and Zrmanja. He ruled from his seat in fortified town Knin....
, including his capture of Ostrovica and various lesser Šubić places, led Mladen III and his uncle Paul II
Paul II Šubić of Bribir
Paul II Šubić of Bribir was a Count of Trogir and Ostrovica and member of the Croatian Šubić noble family.He married Elizabeta Frankopan , with whom he had two sons and daughter: Juraj III Šubić Bribirski , Pribko and Katlin....
to make peace with Nelipac.
Notable members
- Ivan I Nelipac (Prince Nelipić)Ivan I Nelipac (Prince Nelipić)Ivan I Nelipac or Prince Nelipić , a Croatian prince and member of the Nelipić noble family, was a ruler of Knin and Drniš and region around rivers Cetina, Čikola, Krka and Zrmanja. He ruled from his seat in fortified town Knin....
- Ivan II Nelipac
- Ivan III Nelipac (Ivaniš Nelipić)Ivan III Nelipac (Ivaniš Nelipić)Ivaniš Nelipić was Ban of Croatia and a member of one of the most powerful Croatian noble families at the time. At his greatest power he ruled areas in inner Croatia from the mountain of Velebit to the Cetina river. From 1401 to 1434, he ruled over Klis Fortress, although his main seat was at Knin...
- Jelena NelipčićJelena NelipčićJelena Nelipčić was Duchess of Split by her first marriage and Queen of Bosnia by her second marriage. By birth, she was a member of the Croatian Nelipić noble family, having estates in Dalmatian Zagora....
, Queen of Bosnia