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First mention of Croatian Dukedom in historical writings by Byzantine Emperor Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus.
Tomislav becomes Croatia's first king, uniting tribes and establishing royal power in history.
Tomislav takes control as leader of the Dalmatian Croats.
Following Branimir's death, a power struggle emerged within the Croatian dukedom.
First known instance of a Croatian ruler sponsoring a religious building in Šopot near Benkovac.
Byzantine Empire acknowledges Croatian dukedom as primary ruling authority in the region.
Basil I sends emissaries to Croatian Duke, establishing diplomatic relations between two territories.
Pope John VIII grants Duke Branimir international recognition with title 'dux Chroatorum' in a letter.
Duke Zdeslav deposed by Branimir, leading to political turmoil and instability in the region.
Duke Vladislav signs Treaty of Aachen with ruler Louis the Pious in friendship agreement.
Duke Viseslav baptized at future Split Cathedral site.
Croatians reject authority of Frankish Kings Charles the Younger and Carloman.
Duke Višeslav of Dalmatian Croatia converts to Christianity.
Croats received their own bishop named John to lead their religious community.
Pope Stephen III confirms establishment of bishopric in Nin, Croatia.
Croatian Duke gains independence from Franconia and Byzantium, asserting autonomy in the region.
Bishop Gregory advocates for Croatian language and script in liturgy to preserve cultural identity.
Treaty established between Croats and Byzantine Empire for political and military cooperation.
Conflict arises in Dalmatia over territorial claims, leading to the Croatian-Dalmatian War.
Charles Martel becomes King of Hungary in coronation ceremony, marking significant historical event.
Croatian nobles agreed and signed historical document in medieval times, ensuring royal succession terms.
Synod in Split under Demetrius Zvonimir determined allegiance to Roman or Byzantine rites.
Demetrius Zvonimir crowned as King of Dalmatia and Croatia in Solin.
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