Mislav of Croatia

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Mislav was the Duke (Croatian: Knez) of Littoral Croatia in 835–845.

Mislav succeeded Vladislav as the Duke of Littoral Croatia. He ruled from his throne in Klis. Mislav was pious ruler. He built the Church of Saint George in Putalj (on the slopes of hill Kozjak). Todays Kaštel Sućurac got its name after the village of sv. Jure (Saint George), named after that church.

He is chiefly known for signing a treaty with Pietro Tradonico, doge of Venetian Republic in 839. Duke Mislav maintained good relations with the neighbouring coastal Cities of Byzantine Dalmatia unlike his predecessor, which led to the growth of Croatian sea power as Mislav modelled Croatian ships in the likehood of the Neretvians and Venetians.

Mislav was succeeded by Trpimir I after his death in 845.

Preceded by Vladislav

Duke of Littoral Croatia 835–845

Succeeded by Trpimir I