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Croatia

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Land of a Thousand Islands
Croatian nobility accepted Ferdinand I as King while maintaining autonomy in Pacta Conventa agreement.
Ottoman Empire conquest creates direct border with Republic of Venice through Saint Sava duchy.
Marriage of Matthias Corvinus to Beatrice of Naples led to power over Dalmatian cities.
King Vladislaus II of Hungary and Bohemia ascended to power as Croatia's monarch.
King Matthias Corvinus regained control of Jajce from Ottomans, a historic event.
Siege of Jajce with successful defense by Matthias Corvinus and Croatian nobility against Ottomans.
Emeric Zápolya appointed as Ban of Croatia, ruling on behalf of his young son.
Knin, a fortress city, comes under Ottoman Empire's rule due to military conquest.
King Matthias Corvinus asserts authority over neighboring Croatia during his reign in Hungary.
Stephen Tvrtko II's death led to power struggles and conflicts over the Bosnian throne.
Croatian nobility successfully defended against Mongol invasion in history.
Hungarian King Wladislaw III claimed the Croatian throne.
Korčula city falls under Venetian rule during historical period.
Venice asserts dominance in Dalmatia, expanding influence in Adriatic Sea region historically.
Marija of Bosnia, mother of Kristina Hrvatinić, to share rule of Banate of Bosnia.
King Ladislaus of Naples transfers rights of Dalmatia to Venice in a significant decision.
Louis I created Order of the Dragon to protect Europe from Ottoman Empire's invasion.
King Sigismund acknowledged as rightful monarch by Croatian nobility.
King Ladislaus sells Croatian crown rights to Sigismund of Luxembourg for financial compensation.
King Louis I's death leads to Mary becoming the Queen of Croatia.
King Louis I's inheritance unites Croatia, Hungary, and Poland under a personal union.
1357 agreement solidified Croatia and Hungary's relationship, establishing common rule and autonomy rights.
King Louis I ascends the throne as Croatia's new ruler, replacing his predecessor.
Croatian nobility aimed to establish a unified court and administration for the country.
Mladen II Šubić appointed brothers as rulers of Klis and Omiš territories.
Mladen II Šubić captured Camerlengo Castle and Trogir during a military campaign.
King Charles Robert of Anjou granted privileges to Split's Archbishop.
Šubić and Angevin dynasties clash in a conflict over power and influence.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hvar was established to serve the local community.
King Andrew III's death creates potential chaos in Croatia.
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