Juraj IV Zrinski
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Juraj IV Zrinski (*April 13, 1549 – †Vép
by Szombathely
, May 4, 1603), was a Croatian count
, a member of the Zrinski
noble family.
Nikola Šubić Zrinski
(*1508 - †1566.), the hero of Szigetvar
, and his wife Katarina Zrinski née
Frankopan
(married 1543, died 1561.), a Croatia
n countess.
From his father he inherited a large number of estates, among which was the Međimurje County, the northernmost part of Croatia
, with the large and strongly fortified Čakovec castle
. Like his father, he was the main royal treasurer
in the Kingdom of Croatia and Hungary
.
In the time of growing and spreading Protestantism
, Zrinski accepted it and adducted the Lutheran
pastors to replace the Catholic priests in Croatian parishes, which caused indignation and revolt of the people. On the other hand, his contribution was the introduction of book printing into northern Croatia. In the early 70s of the 16th century he invited an Austria
n printer and grafic expert named Rudolf Hoffhalter to found a printing office in Nedelišće
, a village next to Čakovec
. Many publications were printed there in the next couple of years (probably until 1586), among which was the famous juristic book Decretum tripartitum of the publisher Ivanuš Pergošić, the first book ever in Croatian Kajkavian dialect
, printed in 1574.
Like his ancestors and descendants, Zrinski took part in battles against the Ottoman
s, who conquered most of Croatia, and he often carried out the sudden attacks to the hinterland of the enemy in order to slow down or stop them from further conquests.
On May 29, 1579 he granted privileges to the inhabitants of the Čakovec fortress and its suburbs. This was the starting point for Čakovec
to become a free market town and the date is celebrated today as Čakovec City Day.
Juraj IV Zrinski was married twice and had four children. His sons Nicholas
and George
(future Croatian
Ban
) succeeded him when he died in 1603. He was buried in Pauline
monastery of Sveta Jelena
(St. Helen) near Čakovec, next to the grave where the head of his famous father had been buried 37 years before.
Vép
Vép is a town in Vas county, Hungary.- External links :*...
by Szombathely
Szombathely
Szombathely is the 10th largest city in Hungary. It is the administrative centre of Vas county in the west of the country, located near the border with Austria...
, May 4, 1603), was a Croatian count
Count
A count or countess is an aristocratic nobleman in European countries. The word count came into English from the French comte, itself from Latin comes—in its accusative comitem—meaning "companion", and later "companion of the emperor, delegate of the emperor". The adjective form of the word is...
, a member of the Zrinski
Zrinski
The Zrinski family was a Croatian noble family, influential during the period in history marked by the Ottoman wars in Europe in the Kingdom of Croatia and Hungary and in the later Austro-Hungarian Empire...
noble family.
Life
He was the son of Croatian Ban (viceroy)Ban of Croatia
Ban of Croatia was the title of local rulers and after 1102 viceroys of Croatia. From earliest periods of Croatian state, some provinces were ruled by Bans as a rulers representative and supreme military commander. In the 18th century, Croatian bans eventually become chief government officials in...
Nikola Šubić Zrinski
Nikola Šubic Zrinski
Nikola Šubić Zrinski , was a Croatian nobleman and general in service of Habsburg Monarchy, ban of Croatia from 1542 to 1556, and member of the Zrinski noble family...
(*1508 - †1566.), the hero of Szigetvar
Battle of Szigetvár
The Siege of Szigetvár or Battle of Szigeth was a siege of the Szigeth Fortress in Baranya which blocked Suleiman's line of advance towards Vienna in 1566 AD...
, and his wife Katarina Zrinski née
NEE
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Frankopan
Frankopan
The Frankopans are a Croatian noble family. Also called Frankapan, Frangepán in Hungarian, and Frangipani in Italian.The Frankopan family is the leading princely Croatian aristocratic family which dates back to the 12th Century and even earlier to Roman times...
(married 1543, died 1561.), a 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 ...
n countess.
From his father he inherited a large number of estates, among which was the Međimurje County, the northernmost part of 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 ...
, with the large and strongly fortified Čakovec castle
Cakovec Castle
Čakovec Castle or Zrinski Castle is a castle in Čakovec, northern Croatia.The castle is located in Zrinski Park, not far from the city's central square. It was built in the 13th century by Count Dimitrius Csáky, after whom the city of Čakovec is named...
. Like his father, he was the main royal treasurer
Treasurer (Kingdom of Hungary)
The treasurer or in full title main royal treasurer was the supreme economic officer in the Kingdom of Hungary till 1848/1918.The name is derived from the Slavic word tovor The treasurer (Latin: magister tavernicorum, Hungarian: tárnok(mester), Slovak: taverník, German: Schatzmeister) or in full...
in the Kingdom of Croatia and Hungary
Croatia in personal union with Hungary
Kingdom of Croatia after the succession crisis become a part of Kingdom of Hungary and — depending on sources — either was incorporated into Hungary or Croatia existed in a personal union with Hungary....
.
In the time of growing and spreading Protestantism
Protestant Reformation
The Protestant Reformation was a 16th-century split within Western Christianity initiated by Martin Luther, John Calvin and other early Protestants. The efforts of the self-described "reformers", who objected to the doctrines, rituals and ecclesiastical structure of the Roman Catholic Church, led...
, Zrinski accepted it and adducted the Lutheran
Lutheranism
Lutheranism is a major branch of Western Christianity that identifies with the theology of Martin Luther, a German reformer. Luther's efforts to reform the theology and practice of the church launched the Protestant Reformation...
pastors to replace the Catholic priests in Croatian parishes, which caused indignation and revolt of the people. On the other hand, his contribution was the introduction of book printing into northern Croatia. In the early 70s of the 16th century he invited an Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n printer and grafic expert named Rudolf Hoffhalter to found a printing office in Nedelišće
Nedelišce
Nedelišće is a village in Međimurje County, in northern Croatia, and the seat of the Municipality of Nedelišće, which also includes 10 other villages in the south-western part of Međimurje County....
, a village next to Čakovec
Cakovec
Čakovec is a city in northern Croatia, located around 90 kilometres north of Zagreb, the Croatian capital. Čakovec is both the county seat and largest city of Međimurje County, the northernmost, smallest and most densely populated Croatian county.-Population:...
. Many publications were printed there in the next couple of years (probably until 1586), among which was the famous juristic book Decretum tripartitum of the publisher Ivanuš Pergošić, the first book ever in Croatian Kajkavian dialect
Kajkavian dialect
The Kajkavian dialect is one of the three main dialects of Croatian. It has low mutual intelligibility with the other two dialects, Štokavian and Čakavian. All three are named after their word for "what?", which in Kajkavian is kaj....
, printed in 1574.
Like his ancestors and descendants, Zrinski took part in battles against the Ottoman
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
s, who conquered most of Croatia, and he often carried out the sudden attacks to the hinterland of the enemy in order to slow down or stop them from further conquests.
On May 29, 1579 he granted privileges to the inhabitants of the Čakovec fortress and its suburbs. This was the starting point for Čakovec
Cakovec
Čakovec is a city in northern Croatia, located around 90 kilometres north of Zagreb, the Croatian capital. Čakovec is both the county seat and largest city of Međimurje County, the northernmost, smallest and most densely populated Croatian county.-Population:...
to become a free market town and the date is celebrated today as Čakovec City Day.
Juraj IV Zrinski was married twice and had four children. His sons Nicholas
Nikola VI. Zrinski
Nikola VI Zrinski , , was a Croatian count, a member of the Zrinski noble family.-Life:He was the son of Croatian count Juraj IV Zrinski and the grandson of the famous Croatian Ban Nikola Šubić Zrinski , the hero of Szigetvar...
and George
Juraj V Zrinski
Juraj V Zrinski was a Croatian Ban , warrior and member of the Zrinski noble family.-Biography:Juraj V Zrinski was born in Čakovec, a town in the Međimurje County, the northernmost county of Croatia...
(future Croatian
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...
Ban
Ban (title)
Ban was a title used in several states in central and south-eastern Europe between the 7th century and the 20th century.-Etymology:The word ban has entered the English language probably as a borrowing from South Slavic ban, meaning "lord, master; ruler". The Slavic word is probably borrowed from...
) succeeded him when he died in 1603. He was buried in Pauline
Paulists
Paulists, or Paulines, is the name used for several Roman Catholic Orders and Congregations taken in honour and under the patronage of St. Paul the Hermit....
monastery of Sveta Jelena
Sveta Jelena
Sveta Jelena is a historic medieval site in Međimurje County, northern Croatia.Originally a distinct settlement, Sveta Jelena is part of the Šenkovec municipality, about two kilometres away from Čakovec to the north. The site is well known for its Pauline monastery of Sveta Jelena and associated...
(St. Helen) near Čakovec, next to the grave where the head of his famous father had been buried 37 years before.
External links
- http://genealogy.euweb.cz/hung/zrinyi.html
- http://www.tzm.hr/article.php?g=42
- http://bib.irb.hr/prikazi-rad?&rad=173056
- Drawing of Juraj IV Zrinski on a horse