Pribina, Ban of Croatia
Pribina was a Croatian nobleman and politician who is the first historically attested Ban of Croatia, having served under kings Miroslav and Michael Krešimir II of Croatia.
Pribina | |
|---|---|
| Ban of Croatia | |
| In office c. 949 – 969 | |
| Monarch | Miroslav (945–949) Michael Krešimir II (949–969) |
| Preceded by | unknown |
| Succeeded by | Godimir |
Pribina is known to have killed king Miroslav during a civil war in the kingdom, and replaced him with Michael Krešimir II because the former had restrained his jurisdiction over some areas.[1] He ruled over counties (županija) Gacka, Krbava and Lika, according to De Administrando Imperio. He is also referred to in a charter as potens banus, meaning "powerful ban".[2]
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