Ranjina Explained

The House of Ranjina, known as Ragnina in Italian, was a noble family in the Republic of Ragusa.

History

The family traced its origins from Taranto, Italy.

Members

• Nićifor Ranjina (fl. 1319), built the Minčeta Tower in 1319, originally as a strong four-sided fort.
• Nikša Ranjina (1494–1582), writer most famous as the compiler of Ranjina's Miscellany
• Dinko Ranjina (1536–1607), poet

See also

• Croatian nobility

References

• Book: Francis W. Carter. Dubrovnik (Ragusa): a classic city-state. registration. 1972. Seminar Press. 978-0-12-812950-0.
• Book: Bariša Krekić. Dubrovnik. 1 January 1997. Ashgate Publishing Company. 978-0-86078-631-3.