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'''Matija Ivanić''' was a prominent 16th century citizen of the [[ |
'''Matija Ivanić''' ([[Vrbanj]], [[Hvar]] around [[1445]] - [[Rome]] [[1523]]) was a prominent 16th century citizen of the [[Croatia|Croatian]] city of [[Hvar (town)|Hvar]] that led the [[Hvar Rebellion]] (1510–1514) against the [[Venetian Republic]]. After the defeat of the Rebellion, Ivanić became a symbol of freedom in Venetian-controlled Dalmatia. Personifying defiance both against Venice and against the oppressive [[Nobility|noble]] classes. He was mentioned in the well-known Dalmatian song which expresses these themes, the "[[Padaj silo i nepravdo]]" ("Fall, oh Force and Injustice!"). |
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Matija Ivanić (Vrbanj, Hvar around 1445 - Rome 1523) was a prominent 16th century citizen of the Croatian city of Hvar that led the Hvar Rebellion (1510–1514) against the Venetian Republic. After the defeat of the Rebellion, Ivanić became a symbol of freedom in Venetian-controlled Dalmatia. Personifying defiance both against Venice and against the oppressive noble classes. He was mentioned in the well-known Dalmatian song which expresses these themes, the "Padaj silo i nepravdo" ("Fall, oh Force and Injustice!").