Uskoks
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The Uskoks were irregular soldiers in Habsburg Croatia that inhabited areas on the eastern Adriatic coast and surrounding territories during the Ottoman wars in Europe. Bands of Uskoks fought a guerri
Stitch with Uskok-ships chasing a large ship. Museum of Fortress Nehaj in Senj, Croatia.
During this defense of the Klis Fortress against an Ottoman invasion, an elite Croatian military faction of Uskoci was formed.
Nehaj Fortress in Senj, built by Ivan Lenković in 1558.
Another view of Nehaj in Senj
Petar Kružić
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Petar Kružić was a Croatian captain and knez of Klis, captain of Senj, and knez of Lupoglav.
Uskoks
…to flee and settle down, first at the fortress of Klis along the Military Frontier, then at Senj. A body of these "uskoks" led by Croatian captain Petar Kružić used the base at Klis both to hold the Turks at bay, and to engage in marauding and piracy against coastal shipping. Although nominally accepting the…
Petar Kružić fighting the Ottomans, painted by Josip Horvat Međimurec
Kružić family coat of arms
Petar Kružić's grave plaque in Trsat