Helen of Zadar
Helen of Zadar (Croatian: Jelena) (died 8 October 976), also known as Helen the Glorious (Croatian: Jelena Slavna), was the queen consort of the Kingdom of Croatia, as the wife of King Michael Krešimir II, from 946 to 969, a period which was marked by "peace, order and expeditious growth". She was the regent of Croatia after the death of her spouse during the minority of her son Stephen Držislav of Croatia, and ruled from 969 until 976.
| Helen of Zadar | |
|---|---|
Bust of queen Helen by sculptor Ivan Mirković, made for thousandth anniversary of her death. | |
| Regent of Croatia | |
| Tenure | 969–976 |
| Queen consort of Croatia | |
| Tenure | 949–969 |
| Coronation | 949 |
| Born | Zadar |
| Died | 8 October 976 |
| Burial | Church of St. Mary, Solin |
| Spouse | Michael Krešimir II |
| House | Trpimirović (by marriage) Madi (by birth) |
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