The Delišimunović family is a

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n noble family originating from

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, where they were members of the

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military group. They served on the military frontier of the

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, later part of the

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History

The Delišimunović family name has appeared in various forms, including Delisimonovich, Dellisimunovich, Delljsimonovich, and Dellissimunovich. The surname translates to "Son of Simon the Brave" derived from the nickname Delija Šimun, linked to Šimun Radojčić, the son of

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. The family initially resided in

before moving to

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, where they owned Radojčić Castle near

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. They later relocated to the

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, where Krsto Delišimunović was granted the title of

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by Leopold I on August 9, 1675. He served as

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until his death in 1696. Franjo Krsto Delišimunović, son of Krsto, commanded the Croatian army alongside Franjo Vragović during the uprising of

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in 1704. He was elevated to the title of

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in 1708. The family owned properties in Žumberak, including Žumberak Castle, Radojčić Castle, Kostanjevac, and Petričko Selo, as well as southern estates such as Brlog and Drežnik, which they acquired through marriage.

Notable Members

* Šimun Radojčić (16th century),

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* Franjo Delišimunović (17th century),

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of Žumberak * János Delišimunović (17th century),

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, Captain of

soldiers during the 1689 Siege of Szigetvar * Krsto Delišimunović (1625 - 1696),

and Vice-General * Franjo Krsto Delišimunović (1655 - 1712),

and

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who participated in the creation of the Croatian Pragmatic Sanction

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