Which historical figure led the Croatian peasant rebellion of 1573 at Stubica, later immortalized in August Senoa's novel Seljacka buna?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Matija Gubec
- Step 1: Identify the peasant leader executed with a burning iron crown in Zagreb in 1573. Step 2. Matija (Ambroz) Gubec led the Peasant Revolt against nobleman Franjo Tahi, depicted in Šenoa's Seljačka buna. Answer: Matija Gubec. Why not the others: Ljudevit Gaj led the 19th-century National Revival; Nikola Šubić Zrinski died at Szigetvár; Petar Kružić was an Uskok captain at Klis.
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