Delišimunović

Delišimunović is a Croatian noble family originating from the Klis Fortress where they were Uskoks. It started as a branch of the Radojčić family. Members of the family served on the military border of the Austro Hungarian Empire.

History
The Delišimunović are a noble branch of the Radojčić family. The family name was recorded in documents in the forms Delisimonovich, Dellisimunovich, Delljsimonovich, and Dellissimunovich. The surname was created by the nickname Delišimun (delija Šimun) carried by Ivan Radojčić's son, Šimun. The name was created sometime between the years 1530–37. The family lived in Klis Fortress, they then moved from Klis to Pokuplje. There they owned the Radojčić Castle near Duga Resa. The family subsequently moved to Žumberak where Krsto Delišimunović was awarded the title of Baron on August 9, 1675 by Leopold I and served as captain of Karlovac until his death in 1696. Krsto Delišimunović's son, Franjo Krsto Delišimunović, together with Franjo Vragović, commanded the Croatian army sent to Hungary for the uprising of Francis II Rákóczi in 1704. Franjo Krsto Delišimunović was awarded the title of Count in 1708. Male members of the family served in the military. The family owned property in Zumberak including Zumberak Castle, Radojcic castle, Kostanjevac and Petričko Selo. The family also owned several southern estates such as Brlog and Drežnik.