Ivan III Nelipac (Ivaniš Nelipić)
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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
in Knin Fortress
. During his reign, he was greatly involved in conflicts over Bosnia.
ranges to the Cetina
river. She married Ivan Frankopan
, who ruled as Ban of Croatia
from 1432 to 1436. The Prince's other daughter Margarita Nelipić married Prince Kurjaković. His sister, Jelena Nelipčić
, was married firstly to the most powerful Croatian nobleman in Bosnia, Duke Hrvoje Vukčić Hrvatinić, and later to Stephen Ostoja, the King of Bosnia himself.
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...
and a member of one of the most powerful 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...
noble families at the time. At his greatest power he ruled areas in inner 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 ...
from the mountain of 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 the 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. From 1401 to 1434, he ruled over Klis Fortress
Klis Fortress
The Klis Fortress is a medieval fortress situated above a village bearing the same name, near the city of Split, in central Dalmatia, Croatia. From its origin as a small stronghold built by the ancient Illyrian tribe Dalmatae, becoming a royal castle that was the seat of many Croatian kings, to...
, although his main seat was at Knin
Knin
Knin is a historical town in the Šibenik-Knin county of Croatia, located near the source of the river Krka at , in the Dalmatian hinterland, on the railroad Zagreb–Split. Knin rose to prominence twice in history, as a one-time capital of both the Kingdom of Croatia and briefly of the...
in Knin Fortress
Knin Fortress
Knin Fortress is a partially ruined fortress located just above Knin, Croatia. It is one of the biggest and most significant defensive strongholds, and a historical town in the Šibenik-Knin county in the Dalmatian hinterland. The construction of the fortress started as early as 9th century, while...
. During his reign, he was greatly involved in conflicts over Bosnia.
Family Connections
Prince Ivan III Nelipac, grandson of powerful Croatian nobleman Ivan I Nelipac (Prince Nelipić), was the last male member of Frankopan's clan and didn't have a son to succeed him. According to his will his daughter Princess Catherine Nelipić was to inherit all of his extensive possessions from the VelebitVelebit
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...
ranges to the 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. She married Ivan Frankopan
Ivan Frankopan
Ivan Frankopan was a Croatian noble who ruled as Ban of Croatia from 1432 to 1436. He was one of the nine sons survived by Nicholas Frankopan.-Controversy over legacy:...
, who ruled as Ban of Croatia
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...
from 1432 to 1436. The Prince's other daughter Margarita Nelipić married Prince Kurjaković. His sister, Jelena Nelipčić
Jelena Nelipčić
Jelena 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....
, was married firstly to the most powerful Croatian nobleman in Bosnia, Duke Hrvoje Vukčić Hrvatinić, and later to Stephen Ostoja, the King of Bosnia himself.