Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.21857/ygjwrcpwoy
From the Life of the Nobility of Trebinje (Ljubiša Bogdančić)
Esad Kurtović
orcid.org/0000-0002-0792-8114
; University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Abstract
The Bogdančići nobility descend from the Ljubibratić lineage with the seat in the Trebinje area. The family begins with the brothers Ljubiša, Rajko and Medvjed Bogdančić, whose descendants may be traced in the new Ljubišić, Rajković and Medvjedović lines.
The oldest member of the family, Ljubiša Bogdančić (1377–1424), belonged to the most important vassals to the Pavlović lineage in the Trebinje area and in Dubrovnik's neighbourhood. Ljubiša Bogdančić, his brothers and heirs in the preserved sources appear in the loyal service to the seniors, in the settlement of local issues, in trade, but also in brigandage. Among the descendants of Ljubiša Bogdančić, his son Radoje Ljubišić achieved a prominent position even during his father's lifetime by bearing the title of duke prior to February 1422.
Frequent brigandage, which often included the members of the Bogdančić line, resulted in tensions in the relations between the Ragusans and the nobility of Trebinje. However, the negotiations between the Ragusans and Duke Radoslav Pavlović eventually led to the reconciliation in February 1422, in which the key role was played by Duke Radoje Ljubišić, son of Ljubiša Bogdančić.
Owing to the favourable location of their estates along the section of the Bosnian (Drina) route which started from Dubrovnik via Trebinje, Bogdančići and their descendants Ljubišići, Rajkovići and Medvjedovići had significant control of the conditions and relations on the border. They had estates in Bobovište, Zgonjevo and Bioci, as well as in Uskoplje and Sveti Martin in Konavle. The actions along the border and towards Ragusans, Bogdančići and their descendants mainly synchronised with the goals and interests of their seniors.
Keywords
Bogdančić family; Ljubiša Bogdančić; Radoje Ljubišić; Trebinje; Dubrovnik; Konavle; Middle Ages
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Publication date:
1.12.2022.
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