A long and interesting history of these islands is primarily a result of geographical position, climate and topography. The islands of Cres and Losinj archipelago was inhabited probably by the end of the Paleolithic, as evidenced by finding the remains of the Stone Age. first began to build stone houses Illyrians, namely Liburni. In the first century BC the predominant influence of Rome, when the increasing importance given the existing settlements and Osor Cres, and develop new. After the dogs of the Western Roman Empire Cres came under Byzantine rule the next 6 centuries. During the seventh century in this area arrive Croats and slowly dominate. Beginning of the 9th century short, these islands fall under the authority of the Franks of Charlemagne, it would soon again be returned to Byzantium. About 882nd The Croatia first appeared as an independent state, and Cres and Osor, still under the Byzantine Empire, the Croats pay tribute. During the reign of Prince Tomislav (910th to 928th) and Cres Osor fall under the Croatian government. That would be followed by Tomislav's death came back to Byzantium. Ninth day of May 1000th The Venetian Doge Orseolo entering the Osor and wins the islands without a fight. Because of the weakening of the islands of Venice again overwhelmed Byzantium, a late 11th c. return the Croatian government. Twelfth century passes in a constant change of Venetian and Hungarian authorities, to the late 12th century Venetians firmly occupied the islands. Late 14th century re-conquered by the Hungarians, to 1409th year was abolished Cres Osor principalities, the islands became a special administrative unit of Venice. Late 18th century here briefly ruled by the Austrians, then Napoleon and Austria again, this time for a full hundred years. After the end of World War II, these islands are Rapalskim contract awarded to Italy, after its capitulation in 1947 returned to Croatian Heritage.
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