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0925

Tomislav becomes Croatia's first king, uniting tribes and establishing royal power in history.

0925

Tomislav becomes Croatia's first king, uniting tribes and establishing royal power in history.

First mention of Croatian Dukedom in historical writings by Byzantine Emperor Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus.

0925

907

Tomislav takes control as leader of the Dalmatian Croats.

907

891

Following Branimir's death, a power struggle emerged within the Croatian dukedom.

891

0889

First known instance of a Croatian ruler sponsoring a religious building in Šopot near Benkovac.

0889

First known instance of a Croatian ruler sponsoring a religious building in Šopot near Benkovac.

0887

Byzantine Empire acknowledges Croatian dukedom as primary ruling authority in the region.

0887

Byzantine Empire acknowledges Croatian dukedom as primary ruling authority in the region.

0879

Basil I sends emissaries to Croatian Duke, establishing diplomatic relations between two territories.

0879

Pope John VIII grants Duke Branimir international recognition with title 'dux Chroatorum' in a letter.

0879

0878

Duke Zdeslav deposed by Branimir, leading to political turmoil and instability in the region.

0878

0843

Duke Vladislav signs Treaty of Aachen with ruler Louis the Pious in friendship agreement.

10 Aug 0843

Duke Vladislav signs Treaty of Aachen with ruler Louis the Pious in friendship agreement.

0812

Duke Viseslav baptized at future Split Cathedral site.

0812

0802

Croatians reject authority of Frankish Kings Charles the Younger and Carloman.

0802

0800

Duke Višeslav of Dalmatian Croatia converts to Christianity.

0800

0777

Croats received their own bishop named John to lead their religious community.

0777

0774

Pope Stephen III confirms establishment of bishopric in Nin, Croatia.

0774

0770

Croatian Duke gains independence from Franconia and Byzantium, asserting autonomy in the region.

0770

0741

Bishop Gregory advocates for Croatian language and script in liturgy to preserve cultural identity.

0741

0730

Treaty established between Croats and Byzantine Empire for political and military cooperation.

0730

0715

Charles Martel becomes King of Hungary in coronation ceremony, marking significant historical event.

0715

Charles Martel becomes King of Hungary in coronation ceremony, marking significant historical event.

Conflict arises in Dalmatia over territorial claims, leading to the Croatian-Dalmatian War.

0715

0110

Croatian nobles agreed and signed historical document in medieval times, ensuring royal succession terms.

0110

106

Demetrius Zvonimir crowned as King of Dalmatia and Croatia in Solin.

106

0106

Synod in Split under Demetrius Zvonimir determined allegiance to Roman or Byzantine rites.

0106