What Happened This Year 852

Historical Events from This Year 852

Politics & Government

Trpimir I Establishes First Croatian Statute

March 4th, 852 1173 years ago

Knez Trpimir I of Croatia issued a significant statute, which is notable for containing the earliest known written mention of the name 'Croat' in Croatian sources. This decree not only defined various legal matters but also served to solidify the identity of the Croatian people during the early medieval period. The statute underscored the growing political structure within the nascent state and emphasized the importance of legal written records in governance.

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