Antonio Bajamonti Politician

Antonio Bajamonti (19 February 1822 in Split – 13 January 1891 in Split) was a Dalmatian politician. Today he is remembered as one of the most famous and successful mayors of Split, occupying that post almost continuously for twenty years (1860-1880). He was a medical doctor by profession. Bajamonti's parents were Giuseppe Bajamonti (Pretorial Chancellor of Vis) and Helena Candido of Šibenik.Unlike many of his predecessors and successors, Bajamonti brought peaceful cooperation between Romance (Italian) and Slavic (Croatian) citizens of the ancient city. His personality alone held off national strife brought on by the Age of Nationalism.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 19, 1822
Birth place	Kingdom of Dalmatia , Austrian Empire , Split Croatia
Date of death	January 13, 1891
Place of death	Austria-Hungary , Kingdom of Dalmatia , Split Croatia
Education	University of Padua
Profession	Physician