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Smiljanić Family
The Smiljanić family (''Smogianich'') were a Croatian or Vlach family originating from Lika and first mentioned in the 17th century, when the oldest member Petar Smiljanić was a ''harambaša'' and ''capo'' (head) of the Morlach troops in Venetian service during the Cretan War (1645–69), in Venetian Dalmatia. He was born in Udbina, in the Lika region, then moved with his family to Venetian Dalmatia ( Ravni Kotari) in 1647. From the family originated nine serdars, who participated in the Cretan War (1645–69) and Morean War (1684–1699). History It is considered that the family is related to noble officer family Smoljan/Smoglian from Senj, recorded in the mid-16th century and serving military positions in the military units of Lika and Gacka. Petar Smiljanić was titled as ''capo (principale)'', and after arrival was included in the troops of commander Bosichi Renesi, and was noted for orderly holding his horse and weapons. Already in first battles with Ottoman forces, he b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smiljanić 2
Smiljanić ( sr-cyr, Смиљанић) is a surname found in Serbia and Croatia, derived from the given names Smilja (feminine) or Smiljan (masculine). Notable people with the name include: * Smiljanić family, a medieval family in Venetian Dalmatia * Aleksandra Smiljanić, Serbian professor * Branko Smiljanić, Serbian football manager * Boris Smiljanić, Swiss footballer of Croatian descent * Božidar Smiljanić (1936–2018), Yugoslav and Croatian actor * Goran Smiljanić, Serbian footballer * Mićo Smiljanić, Serbian footballer * Milan Smiljanić, Serbian footballer * Vladana Likar-Smiljanic, Serbian illustrator * Živorad Smiljanić, Serbian politician See also *Miljanić Miljanić is a South Slavic surname. Notable people with the name include: * Ana Miljanić (born 1982), Serbian athlete and politician * Dijana Miljanić (born 1997), Montenegrin football player * Miljan Miljanić (1930–2012), Yugoslav and Se ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Smiljanic Surnames of Serbian or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novigrad, Zadar County
Novigrad is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Zadar County. According to the 2011 census, there were 2,375 inhabitants, absolute majority of which were Croats. History In 1386, the Hungarian and Croatian sovereign Mary and her mother, Elizabeth of Bosnia, were imprisoned in Novigrad. Elizabeth was strangled in Novigrad in 1387 but Mary was liberated. It was part of Republic of Venice in 1409. Venetian rule in Novigrad briefly interrupted by Ottoman occupation between 1646 and 1647 during Cretan War. Attractions The historic little town on the southern side of the Novigrad sea is situated in a narrow bay. The Novigrad sea is abundant in fish and shellfish, which is why Novigrad fishermen are well known. The town has preserved its Mediterranean The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Western Europe, Western and Southern Europe and Anatolia, on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korlati
Korlati ( sr-cyrl, Корлати) is a village in the municipality of Trebinje, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and H ....Official results from the book: Ethnic composition of Bosnia-Herzegovina population, by municipalities and settlements, 1991. census, Zavod za statistiku Bosne i Hercegovine - Bilten no.234, Sarajevo 1991. References Villages in Republika Srpska Populated places in Trebinje {{Trebinje-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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