Josip Jelačić

Josip grof Jelačić od Bužima (Known as "Ban Jelačić")

Ban of Croatia (1848–1859), Imperial Field Marshal, Abolisher of Serfdom

Born 1801-10-16

Petrovaradin, Croatia

Passed Away 1859-05-20 Zagreb, Croatia

Lifespan 57 years old

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"What we desire is equality and freedom for our Croatian homeland, under law and justice for all citizens."

Archival Overview

Legendary Ban of Croatia and general revered as a national hero for abolishing feudal serfdom, convening the first modern Croatian Sabor, and defending Croatian autonomy within the Habsburg Empire.

Biographical Record

Count Josip Jelačić was born in Petrovaradin on October 16, 1801. A distinguished military commander in the Habsburg army, Jelačić was appointed Ban (Viceroy) of Croatia in March 1848 amidst the revolutionary upheavals shaking Europe.

On April 25, 1848, Ban Jelačić issued his historic proclamation abolishing serfdom across Croatian lands and convened the first elected Croatian Sabor. He militarily safeguarded Croatian borders and unified the administration of the Triune Kingdom. His monumental equestrian statue commands the central square of Zagreb.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Novi Dvori Jelačić Family Crypt
Zaprešić, Croatia

                         GPS: 45.8620, 15.8070                    

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