Matija Ivanić (also Matij Ivanić; Vrbanj,

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around 1445 – Rome 1523), was a prominent 16th century citizen of the

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n city of

who led the Hvar Rebellion (1510–1514) against the

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. After the defeat of the Rebellion, Ivanić became a symbol of freedom in Venetian-controlled Dalmatia, personifying defiance both against Venice and against the oppressive

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classes. He was mentioned in the well-known Dalmatian song which expresses these themes, the " Padaj silo i nepravdo" ("Fall, oh Force and Injustice!"). The latest discoveries present Mati Ivanić as a true visionary who stepped ahead of his time and led the fight for the future that was just beginning to emerge during the Middle Ages.

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