Krešimir I Explained

Krešimir I
Reign:935–945
Succession:King of Croatia
Predecessor:Trpimir II
Successor:Miroslav
Spouse:Domaslava
Issue:Miroslav
Michael Krešimir II
Death Date:945
House:Trpimirović
House-Type:Dynasty
Father:Trpimir II
Religion:Christianity

Krešimir I was king of Croatia from 935 until his death in 945. He was a member of the Trpimirović dynasty.

Reign

Little is known about the reign of Krešimir I. He succeeded Trpimir II as king in around 935. According to De Administrando Imperio, Krešimir managed to maintain Croatia's military power.

After his death his two sons, first Miroslav and later Michael Krešimir II, became kings, after a long struggle for succession.

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