User:Kiksam/Timeline of Knin

Middle ages

 * 9th century
 * First churches built on the site of Kapitul, the monastery of Saint Bartholomew, and one on the northernmost plateau of the Spas hill. Five churches in nearby Biskupija are constructed during the 9th and 10th centuries.
 * 965
 * Knin first mentioned as a fortified town, and the centre of the Knin županija, with a župan (count) at its head
 * 988
 * The area of Kapitul saw further development during the reign of Stephen Držislav of Croatia by one of his sons, possibly Svetoslav, who held the office of Duke of Croatia
 * 1040
 * At the petition of the Kings of Croatia, Church of Saint Mary in the nearby royal village in Biskupija becomes the seat of the Bishop of the Croats, a member of the royal court
 * 1076-87
 * Primary residence of King Demetrius Zvonimir, effectively becoming the capital of Croatia. Royal house or palace is first mentioned (villa regali).
 * 1089
 * According to legend, Zvonimir is murdered by the basillica of Saint Cecilia in the nearby village Biskupija. He was reported to have been buried in the church of Saint Bartholomew.
 * 1096
 * Petar Svačić departs from Knin to meet the Hungarians in battle, the city together with the rest of the country comes into the hands of king Coloman
 * c.1102
 * Parish church of Saint Stephen the King constructed (estimation)
 * 1175
 * Bishop of the Croats moves seat to Knin, establishing the Bishopric of Knin
 * Royal monastery of Saint Bartholomew ceded to the Archbishopric of Split by King Emeric, becoming a subject of dispute later
 * 1203
 * Construction of the Knin Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Bartholomew (on the site of the former royal monastery), begins in Kapitul, as instigated by provost Dobroslav, who was also the son of the Duke of Knin. Its location was mentioned in later sources as "near the latin gates" (ante portam latinam).
 * 1261
 * The city is visited by Queen Maria Laskarina, who convenes an assembly of Croatian nobles in the Knin Castle for the recognition of her son as the next Duke of Croatia.
 * 1264
 * First judical function in the city is mentioned, a dispute between two citizens of Zadar, overseen by the ban of Croatia
 * 1272-4
 * Knin Cathedral consecrated during the tenure of bishop Nicholas
 * 1270s
 * First mention of the main square (forum), where the market frequently operated. It was attended both by local merchants, and those from Slavonia and the Dalmatian cities.
 * c. 1301
 * Following a dynastic fragmentation in the monarchy, city comes under the rule of the Šubić clan
 * 1322
 * Summer: Following the defeat of Mladen II Šubić of Bribir at the Battle of Bliska, Charles I of Hungary enters Knin, where all the nobility opposing the Šubić yield to him
 * Mladen II Šubić arrives in Knin, and is captured and imprisoned there by Charles I of Hungary, who then departs with him to Hungary.
 * Former Šubić court member and voivode, Ivan Nelipić uses the opportunity to seize Knin from the royal forces, assuming the title "Duke of Knin". (1322-1344)
 * Royal forces commanded by the Slavonian bans and ordered by the king to attack Nelipić are successfully routed by him on two occassions in the Knin area.
 * 1324
 * May, 7: George II Šubić of Bribir, together with Bajamonte Tiepolo and other nobles sets camp in Topolje outside Knin walls, as a part of his millitary efforts against Ivan Nelipić. While waiting for the forces of Frankopan, they were ambushed and defeated by Ivan Nelipić, which led to their imprisonment in the Knin Castle
 * 1344
 * Ivan Nelipić dies, and is succeeded by his widow Ladislava Kurjaković and her underage son in Knin
 * September: Ban of Slavonia, Nicholas, attempts to storm Knin with 4000 troops but fails because the city's fortifications were "too tall and too strong"
 * 1345
 * March: Ladislava Kurjaković signs an alliance with the Republic of Venice in the main hall of the palace in the Knin Castle, enforcing customs on imports in the city
 * June 23: The city is ceded to Louis I of Hungary, after 10,000 royalist troops, and further 30,000 approaching prompted Ladislava Kurjaković to negotiate
 * 1368
 * Oldest records of an annual St. Bartholomew's day trade fair, described as one of the largest in Croatia.
 * 1360s
 * Supreme judical body of all of Croatia is first mentioned on the castle grounds (Stol Tninski)
 * 1365
 * Cathedral goes though repairs, houses and baths in the Knin's castle complex are also going through repair on the orders of the castellan
 * 1388
 * The city is siezed by Bosnian king Tvrtko I, the newly appointed Bishop of Knin, Mihajlo, became the king's chancellor. It was beseiged by the armies of King Sigismund in 1390, and is returned to him in 1393
 * 1396
 * Sigismund spends a month in Knin to consolidate his holdings in Dalmatia and Croatia, issuing various edicts with his ban Nikola Gorjanski
 * 1401
 * Knin besieged by Bosnian King Stephen Ostoja
 * 1403
 * Knin recognizes Ladislaus I of Naples as king, who issues his first decree there
 * 1404
 * The city is forced to pay tribute to Hrvoje Vukčić Hrvatinić, because of frequent harrasment
 * 1426
 * Knin and Lab fortresses were acquired by Nikola IV Frankopan through loans to king Sigismund numbering 28,000 ducats
 * 1430
 * City is the centre of "Union and Brotherhood of the Croats" (Latin: unio et fraternitas Croatorum), a congregation of Croatian nobles formed by 12 counties of Croatia in order to "preserve the fame and old customs of the Croatian Kingdom".
 * 1460
 * First mention of Franciscans, located in the church and monastery of Saint Mary. Other sacral buildings, such as the Church of the Holy Spirit are mentioned.
 * 1468
 * First Ottoman raid undertaken aganst the city, a franciscan monastery was destroyed as a result
 * 1487
 * Bishop's palace mentioned
 * 1488
 * A dispute emerged between the citizens and the bishop regarding the election of a new pastor to the parish church of Saint Stephen lasting for several years. After the interference of the pope, the bishop's candidate (Tomo Radović) was chosen, and the elected candidate Pavao Potačič, eventually comitted suicide. According to Daniele Farlati, the case grew so large it comprised 450 pages.
 * 1493
 * First siege of the city by the Ottomans was undertaken, the nobility located in the castle underetimated the Ottoman forces and were slaughtered as they went out to meet them in battle

16th century

 * 1501
 * Three Ottoman spies were captured by Viceban Marčinko; they were carrying vestments to sell to the local market, but their true intention was to gather intel on Zadar and its surroundings.
 * May: An Ottoman raid party numbering 2600 cavalry captures 50 people and 3000 livestock below Knin.
 * 1504
 * In the eminent Ottoman danger, the nobility of the surrounding lands start emigrating to Knin.
 * Funds were provided by the Hungarian Diet for the repair of the damaged parts of the burg, for strengthening of both Kapitul and the rest of the city, and for digging an artificial lake. (4000 forints) Further funds were provided for the upkeep of guards (400 forints), the support to the burg (200 forints), bishop (250 forints), and the nobility which settled in Knin (400 forints).
 * 1505
 * The plague was rampant in Knin and throughout whole of Dalmatia, halving its population
 * 1513
 * January: Ottomans besiege Knin, the siege is lifted by Viceban of Slavonia Balthazar Baćan.
 * 1514
 * February: An Ottoman force numbering 10,000 troops lays another siege to the city. The forces fail to take the castle, but burn the remaining settlement outside its walls.
 * 1522
 * The final siege, led by Gazi Husrev-beg, numbered 25,000 troops with a considerable number of artillery was laid in early May. The attackers started shelling the remaining castle day and night until its defender Mihael Vojković from Klokoč, handed the castle over in exchange for the evacuation of his men.