Krešimir I of Croatia
Krešimir I was king of Croatia from 935 until his death in 945. He was a member of the Trpimirović dynasty.
| Krešimir I | |
|---|---|
| King of Croatia | |
| Reign | 935–945 |
| Predecessor | Trpimir II |
| Successor | Miroslav |
| Died | 945 |
| Dynasty | Trpimirović |
| Father | Trpimir II |
| Religion | Christianity |
Reign
During the reign of Krešimir I Croatian Kingdom was as great military power as before him
He succeeded his father Trpimir II as king. During his reign, he managed to hold Croatia as great military power like his father did before him.
According to the Chronicle of the Priest of Dioclea, his young brother Peter became duke of Dioclea.
After his death his two sons, first Miroslav and later Michael Krešimir II, became kings, after a long struggle for succession.
External links
- Krešimir I among native kings of Croatia
- Krešimir I in Croatian encyclopedia
- Krešimir I in the book "History of Croatia I" written by Ph.D. Rudolf Horvat
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Trpimir II |
King of Croatia 935–945 |
Succeeded by Miroslav |
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