About Marko Mesić
Lived 1640 – 1713 (aged 72–73). Marko Mesić was a freedom fighter and catholic priest.
Marko Mesić (1640? in Brinje – 2 February 1713 in Karlobag) was a Croatian priest and war hero from the Ottoman wars. Under his command, Croats and Serbs liberated the region of Lika in the 17th century.
Biography
In 1683 when Great Turkish War begun, Marko Mesić went to Ravni Kotari where he joined the local rebels against the Turks. Soon afterwards he went to Krbava and Lika and organize an uprising against the Turks from Brinje. On 15 June 1689 he captured Novi and a number of other villages who surrendered without a fight. Finally, Udbina was liberated on 21 July 1689.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Marko Mesić?
Croatian Roman Catholic priest
When was Marko Mesić born?
Marko Mesić was born in 1640 in Brinje.
When did Marko Mesić die?
Marko Mesić died on 2 February 1713 in Karlobag.
What was Marko Mesić's occupation?
Marko Mesić was a freedom fighter and catholic priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Marko Mesić (priest)
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