About Franjo Vlašić
Lived 1766 – 1840 (aged 74). Franjo Vlašić was an Austrian politician and military officer.
Franjo baron Vlašić (Austrian: Franz Vlassits; Hungarian: Vlassich Ferenc; 24 April 1766 – 16 May 1840) was a Croatian general and ban of Croatia between 1832 and 1840.
He began his military career in 1784. Vlašić obtained the rank of general in 1813. In 1831 he was appointed as military commander in Petrovaradin.
He became a ban on 10 February 1832. He resisted the Magyarization of Croatia, especially the teaching of Hungarian in schools. During his rule the Croatian national revival began with the Illyrian Movement.
Following his death, he was succeeded by Juraj Haulik as acting ban.
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Who was Franjo Vlašić?
Croatian General and Ban (1766–1840)
When was Franjo Vlašić born?
Franjo Vlašić was born on 24 April 1766 in Dombóvár.
When did Franjo Vlašić die?
Franjo Vlašić died on 16 May 1840 in Zagreb.
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Franjo Vlašić was a politician and military officer.
What nationality was Franjo Vlašić?
Franjo Vlašić was Austrian.
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