Ivan Lenković (died 22 June 1569) was a Habsburg Croatian army general and the leader of the Uskoks. He carried the title of baron. He is noted for the construction of Nehaj Fortress and as a captain of the Senj area.[1] He also contributed in organizing the Military Frontier.
During the Ottoman wars in Europe, Klis Fortress was on 7 April 1569, liberated by Split noblemen Ivan Alberti and Nikola Cindro.[2] Bey Mustafa responded by bringing under Klis Fortress more than 10,000 soldiers.[2] General Ivan Lenković with 1,000 uskoks came in relief, to some 1500 Klis defenders.[2] During the battle, Ivan Lenković withdrew, after he himself was wounded, and the fortress was delivered to the Turks, on 31 May.[2] But this temporary relief resound in Europe, and among the local population.[2] He died in Metlika on 22 June 1569 and is buried in Novo Mesto Franciscan Church.
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Bibliography
- Bousfield, Jonathan (2003). The Rough Guide to Croatia. London: Rough Guides. ISBN 9781-84353-084-8.
- Listeš, Srećko (1998). Klis: prošlost, toponimi, govor (in Croatian). Klis: Hrvatsko društvo Trpimir. ISBN 9789539675132.
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- Ivan Lenković - baron and general of the Croatian Military Frontier (in Croatian)
- Biography (in German)