Godemir, Ban of Croatia
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Godemir | |
|---|---|
| Ban of Croatia | |
| In office c. 969 – c. 997 | |
| Monarchs | Michael Krešimir II (949–969) Stephen Držislav (969–997) |
| Preceded by | Pribina |
| Succeeded by | Gvarda |
Godemir or Godimir (fl. 970 – 1000/1030) was Ban of Croatia during 10th century Croatia. He is said to have served the king Stephen Držislav in a charter from 1068.[1][2] According to the much debated Chronicle of Archdeacon Goricensis John, he was established to his position by a certain King Krešimir (though it is unclear whether the chronicler mixes two different rulers).[3] He is also referred to in a charter as potens banus, meaning "powerful ban".[1]
Additionally, he is mentioned in another charter, dated 1028, which is a grant to the monastery of St. Krševan by his sister Helenica.[4]
