Višeslav of Croatia

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Višeslav was one of the first dukes (Croatian knez) of Dalmatian Croatia. He ruled with the support of the Pope and Byzantium. The Croats warred against the Franks during his rule and avoided defeat until 803 - a year after his death.

Višeslav left behind a baptistry, surviving to this day, which remains an important symbol of early Croatian history and and the people's conversion to Christianity.

Preceded by:
Porga		 Duke of Dalmatian Croatia
785–802		 Succeeded by:
Borna
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