Petar Kresimir IV

MedievalEmperorCroatia1030 — 1074

Greatest Croatian king at the height of the kingdom.

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Quick Facts

Born

1030

Died

1074

Country

Croatia

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score55.1

Petar Kresimir IV — Complete Timeline

1058 AD

Coronation as King of CroatiaPolitical Action

Petar Kresimir IV was crowned King of Croatia. His reign marked the height of the medieval Croatian kingdom, with territorial expansion and economic prosperity.

CoronationKingdomGolden Age

Impact: regionalconstructive

1060 AD

Expansion of Croatian TerritoryWar◆ Major

Kresimir expanded Croatian territory to its greatest extent, controlling the Adriatic coast from the Gulf of Kvarner to the Neretva River. He also exerted influence over the Dalmatian city-states.

Territorial ExpansionAdriaticPower

Impact: regionalconstructive

1070 AD

Conflict with the PapacyPolitical Action

Kresimir came into conflict with Pope Gregory VII over the appointment of bishops in Dalmatia. The dispute weakened his position and led to a decline in royal authority.

Church-State ConflictPapacyDalmatia

Impact: regionaldestructive