Helen of Zadar

Deceased Person

– 0976

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Who was Helen of Zadar?

Helen of Zadar, also known as Helen the Glorious, was the queen consort of the Kingdom of Croatia, as the wife of King Michael Krešimir II, from 946 to 969, a period which was allegedly marked by "peace, order and expeditious growth". She became the queen dowager of Croatia after her husband and reigned until her death. Queen Helen was "revered by her subjects" and "most adored for her charity".

She originated from the old patrician family Madi from Zadar.

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Religion
  • Catholicism
Died
Oct 8, 0976
Kingdom of Croatia
Resting place
Church of St. Mary, Solin

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on July 23, 2013

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