Matija Ivanić
Matija Ivanić was a prominent 16th century citizen of the Dalmatian city of Hvar who led the Hvar Rebellion against the Venetian Republic. After the defeat of the Rebellion, Ivanić became a symbol of freedom in Venetian-controlled Dalmatia, personifying defiance both against Venice and against the oppressive noble classes. He was mentioned in the well-known Dalmatian song which expresses these themes, the "Padaj silo i nepravdo".
