Croatian-Slovene Peasant Revolt
- When
- 1573
- Where
- Croatia, Carniola, Styria; Stubičko Polje
- Episodes
- 2
The 1573 Croatian-Slovene Peasant Revolt erupted on 28 January in response to noble oppression, led by Matija Gubec. After a 12-day conflict ending in defeat at Stubičko Polje, Gubec was publicly executed in Zagreb on 15 February.
Episodes
- Outbreak of the Revolt
The rebellion broke out simultaneously in Carniola, Styria, and Croatia on 28 January 1573.
- Battle of Stubičko Polje
Matija Gubec led the peasant army in its last stand against the nobility on 9 February 1573.
Background and detail
Background. The revolt was sparked by the cruel treatment of serfs by Baron Ferenc Tahy in Croatian Zagorje. These grievances, compounded by land disputes dating back to 1564, escalated into armed conflicts that triggered a widespread uprising across Carniola, Styria, and Croatia.
Leadership. Matija Gubec, a Croatian revolutionary, emerged as the most influential leader after peasants elected him to a peasant government alongside Ivan Pasanec and Ivan Mogaić. His personal qualities and leadership of the poorly armed peasant army defined the rebellion's character.
Suppression. The rebellion ended after 12 days with the defeat of rebel forces. Following the final stand at Stubičko Polje on 9 February, the nobility carried out bloody retribution. Matija Gubec was publicly tortured and executed in Zagreb on 15 February 1573.
People involved
- Matija Gubec · Leader of the rebellion
- Ferenc Tahy · Baron and oppressor
- Juraj Drašković · Bishop governor leading noble army
Sources
- Croatian–Slovene Peasant Revolt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Matija Gubec Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-17
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