Ivan_Rabljanin

Ivan Rabljanin

Ivan Rabljanin

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Ivan Krstitelj Rabljanin (Italian: Johannes Baptista Arbensis de la Tolle) (1470–1540) was a famous cannon and bell founder in bronze; born in Rab, most of his works are in Dubrovnik.

Rabljanin's bust in the Technical Museum, Zagreb

He made cannons for Italy, Spain and Republic of Dubrovnik. In 1506 he forged a bell that still hangs today, in Dubrovnik Bell Tower. His most beautiful cannon was built in 1537 named 'lizzard', on the tower Lovrijenac.

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