Original scientific paper

Correspondence Ivan Ožegović - Matija Mrazović

Đurđica Tinodi ; Riječki Fodrovec 8, HR-48268 Gornja Rijeka

Abstract

Letters preserved in the Archives of Croatian academy of science and arts reveal some information about Ivan Ožegović, who was up to this time unknown member of the Ožegović family. Eleven of his letters sent to Matija Mrazović speak of his private life, as well as of services he administered. We therefore learn that in the 1850s Ivan administered a certain public service in Križevci, most probably related to legal affairs. Not long after he was transferredfor a short period to Požega and subsequently to Zagreb. Based on several later letters we can conclude that he lived and worked in Varaždin and afterwards in Križevci, where he served as vice county prefect. He subsequently served as president of the Governor ’s table. The letters Ožegović sent to Mrazović in the second half of the 19th century speak not only about his professional affairs, but also about his family circumstances, which makes them even more interesting. Character and content of the letters reveal that Ožegović was on friendly terms with Mrazović, whom he frequently informs about the problems he is facing, seeking advice and assistance regarding both professional and private difficulties. Research of his life could contribute to understanding ofpolitical situation in Križevci in the second half of the 19th century, as well as to more transparent perspective of the Ožegović family.

Keywords

Ivan Ožegović; Križevci; vice county prefect; Governor’s table; Križevci county

Hrčak ID:

101053

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/101053

Publication date:

1.3.2013.

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