Ivan III Nelipac
Ivaniš Nelipić (1379-1434) or Ivan III Nelipac was Ban of Croatia in 1419 and a member of one of the most powerful Croatian noble families at the time. At the peak of his 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.
Family
Prince Ivan III Nelipac, grandson of powerful Croatian nobleman Ivan I Nelipac (Prince Nelipić), was the last male member of the Nelipić noble family. According to his will, his daughter Princess Catherine Nelipić was to inherit all of his extensive possessions from the Velebit 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.
See also
- Ivan I Nelipac (Prince Nelipić)
- Jelena Nelipčić
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| Ivan III Nelipac Born: 1379 Died: 1434 | ||
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| Preceded by John Albeni |
Ban of Croatia and Dalmatia 1419 |
Succeeded by Albert Nagymihályi |