Vojnomir

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Vojnomir was a Croatian ruler who was prince (knez) and later the king (kralj) of Slavonia from c. 790 to c. 800 or from 791 to c. 810. [1] [2]

Vojnomir is known for fighting the Avars during their occupation of Croatia. He launched a joint counterattack with the help of Frankish troops under King Charlemagne in 791. The offensive was successful and the Avars were driven out of Croatia. In return for the help of Charlemagne, Vojnomir was obliged to recognize French sovereignty, convert to Christianity and have his territory named as Pannonian Croatia. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]


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  1. ^ Mladjov, Ian. Croatian Rulers. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  2. ^ a b Baricevic, Karl. Royal Croatia. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  3. ^ Dvornik, Francis (1956). The Slavs. American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 
  4. ^ Riché, Pierre (1993). The Carolingians: A Family Who Forged Europe. University of Pennsylvania Press. ISBN 0812213424. 
  5. ^ "Speculum" (1945). Journal of Medieval Studies 20. Medieval Academy of America. 
  6. ^ Wiet, Gaston (1975). The Great Medieval Civilizations. Allen and Unwin. 
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