Duchy of Herzegovina

Duchy of Herzegovina was a South Slavic duchy that existed between 14th and 15th century in Herzegovina region of present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its rulers originated from the Kosača family and important members of the ruling dynasty include Vlatko Vuković, Sandalj Hranić Kosača, Stefan Vukčić Kosača, etc. In 1448, Stefan Vukčić Kosača assumed for himself the title of "Herzeg of St. Sava", thus the duchy became known as Herzegovina ("the land of the herzog"). In 1481, the duchy was conquered by Ottomans who later formed in this area an administrative unit known as the Sanjak of Herzegovina.

Herzeg is a Hungarian title of nobility, derived from German title Herzog. It is an equivalent to Latin dux, English duke.

See also

• History of Herzegovina
• History of Bosnia and Herzegovina

External links

• Dukes of Herzegovina