Republic of Ragusa
Republic of Ragusa was a state in Balkans and Greece (Europe) that lasted from 1358 to 1808 CE, about 450 years. Its people spoke Slavic languages (Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian).
A merchant republic on the Dalmatian coast that bought Ottoman protection with tribute and traded across the Mediterranean. Napoleon's marshal Marmont abolished it in 1808.
See Republic of Ragusa on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1358 to 1808 CE
- Duration
- 450 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Balkans and Greece, Europe
- Language family
- Slavic
- Capital
- Ragusa (Dubrovnik)
Events in Europe during its time
- Gutenberg's printing press
- Fall of Constantinople
- Fall of Granada and Columbus's voyage
- Luther's Ninety-five Theses
- Peace of Westphalia
- Siege of Vienna
- Watt's steam engine
- French Revolution
Neighbours in Europe
- Republic of Venice
- Byzantine Empire
- Holy Roman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Habsburg Monarchy
- United Kingdom
- Dutch Republic
- Kingdom of France (Bourbon)
- Russian Empire
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Byzantine Empire
- Swahili city-states
- Srivijaya
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Khmer Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Mali Empire
- Ayutthaya Kingdom
- Mughal Empire
Questions
When did Republic of Ragusa exist?
1358 to 1808 CE, about 450 years.
Where was Republic of Ragusa?
Balkans and Greece, in Europe. Its capital was Ragusa (Dubrovnik).
What language did Republic of Ragusa speak?
Slavic. This family includes Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.