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Ivan Drašković

1550 – 1613

Croatian nobleman

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Lived 1550 – 1613 (aged 62–63). Ivan Drašković was a Croatian military officer, politician, chamberlain, soldier and panel.

Ivan II Drašković (; 1550 – 1613) was a Croatian nobleman and politician from the Drašković noble family. He was Ban of Croatia from 1595 to 1606.

Biography He was born as a son of Gašpar Drašković, from who he inherited the title of baron, and his hungarian wife Catherine Székely. Ivan Drašković married Hungarian Baroness Éva Istvánffy, daughter of Miklós Istvánffy. He is known as having defended Turopolje from the Ottoman Empire in 1570. He became Ban of Croatia in 1595. During his time in office, Drašković opposed Protestantism, which led to laws being brought which prohibited Protestants settling in Croatia.

Ivan Drašković renounced the office of Ban of Croatia during the Croatian Parliament session on 10 April 1606, but held the office until 1608. He was succeeded by Tamás Erdődy. His son and greatgrandson later became bans as well.

Legacy He is notable for his strong support and advocacy of the 1607 founding of the Classical Gymnasium in Zagreb, which is the first and oldest currently operating institution of higher education in the city.

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Important facts

Born
1550, Trakošćan Castle
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Ban of Croatia, Master of the treasury
Also known as
János, Baron Draskovich de Trakostjan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivan Drašković?

Croatian nobleman

When was Ivan Drašković born?

Ivan Drašković was born in 1550 in Trakošćan Castle.

When did Ivan Drašković die?

Ivan Drašković died on 11 March 1613 in Bratislava.

What was Ivan Drašković's occupation?

Ivan Drašković was a military officer, politician, chamberlain, soldier and panel.

What nationality was Ivan Drašković?

Ivan Drašković was Croatian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Drašković

· Wikidata: Q674496

· DBpedia: Ivan Drašković

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