Zmajević

Zmajević is a Slavic surname, derived from the Slavic word for "dragon" (zmaj). The Zmajević family of the Early modern period, hailing from the Bay of Kotor (now in Montenegro), was active in the Republic of Venice and the Russian Empire. The family is a noble family.

Bust of Andrija Zmajević.

Descendants

The descendants of the Zmajević family live in Belgrade, Perast and Prnjavor.

It may refer to:

Andrija Zmajević (1624–1694), baroque poet and Catholic archbishop
Krsto Zmajević (1640–1698), captain
Vicko Zmajević (1670–1745), Catholic archbishop
Matija Zmajević (1680–1735), Imperial admiral of the Russian fleet

References

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