Desinić is a
village and
municipality in the
Krapina-Zagorje County
Krapina-Zagorje County (, hr, Krapinsko-zagorska županija) is a Counties of Croatia, county in northern Croatia, bordering Slovenia. It encompasses most of the historic region called Hrvatsko Zagorje.
The area contains the excavation site of a ...
in
Croatia. At the 2011 census, there was a total population of 2,951.
Notable people
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Veronika of Desenice
Veronika of Desenice (died 17 October 1425) ( hr, Veronika Desinićka; sl, Veronika Deseniška, ''Veronika z Desenic'') was the second wife of Frederick II, Count of Celje.
Early life
Little is known of her early life. It is believed the name ''D ...
, the second wife of
Frederick II, Count of Celje, is traditionally believed to had been born in Desinić.
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Gaudencija Šplajt, Roman Catholic nun, social worker and martyr
See also
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Veliki Tabor Castle
Veliki Tabor ( hr, Great Camp) is a castle and museum in northwest Croatia, dating from the middle of 15th century. The castle's present appearance dates back to the 16th century.
Most of the castle was built by the Hungarian noble family of ...
References
Populated places in Krapina-Zagorje County
Municipalities of Croatia
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