Delišimunović

The Delišimunović family is a Croatian noble family originating from Klis Fortress in Split, where they were members of the Uskok military group. They served on the military frontier of the Habsburg Monarchy, later part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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 Ivan Radojčić.

The family initially resided in Klis Fortress before moving to Pokuplje, where they owned Radojčić Castle near Duga Resa. They later relocated to the Žumberak mountains, where Krsto Delišimunović was granted the title of Baron by Leopold I on August 9, 1675. He served as captain of Karlovac until his death in 1696.

Franjo Krsto Delišimunović, son of Krsto, commanded the Croatian army alongside Franjo Vragović during the uprising of Francis II Rákóczi in 1704. He was elevated to the title of Count 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), Castellan of Klis
Franjo Delišimunović (17th century), Commander of Žumberak
Krsto Delišimunović (1625 - 1696), Baron and Vice-General
Franjo Krsto Delišimunović (1655 - 1712), Count and General who participated in the creation of the Croatian Pragmatic Sanction