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If we put aside political correctness, one could ask the question what happened to the '''Latin families''' <ref>'''Korcula''' the island became part of the Roman province of Dalmatia</ref> on the island of Korcula (Corcyra Nigra) in the 8th century when the Croatians (Slavs) invaded. The Croatians invaded the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine) province of [[Directory:Fausto Veranzio#Dalmatian|Dalmatia]].

If we put aside political correctness, one could ask the question what happened to the '''Latin families''' <ref>'''Korcula''' the island became part of the Roman province of Dalmatia</ref> on the island of Korcula (Corcyra Nigra) in the 8th century when the Croatians (Slavs) invaded. The Croatians invaded the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine) province of [[Directory:Fausto Veranzio#Dalmatian|Dalmatia]].

Events could have unfolded (& most probably did) which led to them being attacked and killed. The survivors could have fled from Korcula to Ragusa (Dubrovnik), then a place of refuge. Maybe some survived and remained on the island. It’s quite possible that the old town of Korcula was fortified and held out against the invaders. The town’s location is well placed to defend it self. [http://www.apartmanija.hr/slike/slike_gradovi/korcula.jpg Photo link here]. Over the centuries it has had a strategic military position. The town of Korcula and Dubrovnik may have had very similar early histories.  

Events could have unfolded (& most probably did) which led to them being attacked and killed. The survivors could have fled from Korcula to Ragusa (Dubrovnik), then a place of refuge. Maybe some survived and remained on the island.

Judging by what happened to the Roman cities of Dalmatia; ''Epidaurum'', ''Narona'' and ''Salona'' (which were then part of the Byzantine Empire), these towns were '''destroyed'''. The Avari participated in these events too. This pattern of aggression of the Slavic tribes in conquering new territory must have continued during the following decades (& centuries) of the dark ages. In this historic period it is recorded that many of the churches on the island of Korcula were destroyed (then rebuilt at a later stage). <ref>According to recent studies done at the University of Zadar, Croatians on the island of Korcula accepted Christianity fully in the 14th and 15th Century.  Reference from: University of Zadar-Sociogeographic Transformation of the Western Part of Korcula Island by Lena Mirosevic-2008/page 161</ref>

Judging by what happened to the Roman cities of Dalmatia; ''Epidaurum'', ''Narona'' and ''Salona'' (which were then part of the Byzantine Empire), these towns were '''destroyed'''. The Avari participated in these events too. This pattern of aggression of the Slavic tribes in conquering new territory must have continued during the following decades (& centuries) of the dark ages. In this historic period it is recorded that many of the churches on the island of Korcula were destroyed (then rebuilt at a later stage). <ref>According to recent studies done at the University of Zadar, Croatians on the island of Korcula accepted Christianity fully in the 14th and 15th Century.  Reference from: University of Zadar-Sociogeographic Transformation of the Western Part of Korcula Island by Lena Mirosevic-2008/page 161</ref>

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'''Below''' taken from Historical Compendium of the Island of Curzola by Nicolo Ostoich: <ref>Historical Compendium of the Island of Curzola ''by'' Nicolo Ostoich (p7)</ref>

'''Below''' taken from ''Historical Compendium of the Island of Curzola'' by Nikola Ostoich: <ref>Historical Compendium of the Island of Curzola ''by'' Nicolo Ostoich (p7)</ref>

*Subject to the Roman Emperors first from the west, then from the east, by Augustus at Heraclius until 642

*Subject to the Roman Emperors first from the west, then from the east, by Augustus at Heraclius until 642

*Defeated and confederated by the Narantani from 642 to 999

*Defeated and confederated by the Neretljani from 642 to 999

*Conquered by the Veneti under the management of the doge Pietro Orscolo from 999 to 1100

*Conquered by the Veneti under the management of the doge Pietro Orscolo from 999 to 1100

*Held by the Genoese from 1100 to 1129

*Held by the Genoese from 1100 to 1129

*Recaptured by Popone Zorzi, from the Veneto Region, and by the Republic subjected to this house from 1129 to 1180, from 1252 to 1254, and from 1258 until 1357

*Recaptured by Popone Zorzi, from the Veneto Region, and by the Republic of Venice subjected to this house from 1129 to 1180, from 1252 to 1254, and from 1258 until 1357

*Possessed on behalf of the king of Hungary from 1257 and with brief interruptions of the Genoese until 1418

*Possessed on behalf of the king of Hungary from 1257 and with brief interruptions of the Genoese until 1418

*Devoting itself of its own accord to the Republic of Venice in 1420, and held by it with exemption from any tax until 1797

*Devoting itself of its own accord to the Republic of Venice in 1420, and held by it with exemption from any tax until 1797