Ivan Gundulić
Ivan Gundulić was a poet, writer, judge and playwright (1589–1638). He was born in Dubrovnik.
Also recorded as Ivan Franov Gundulić · Giovanni Gondola · Dživo Gundulić · Ivan Gundulich

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Biography
He also worked under the name Džívo Gundulić. The authorities additionally record the headings Ivan Franov Gundulić, Giovanni Gondola, Dživo Gundulić and Ivan Gundulich. His recorded language was Croatian. His recorded confession was Catholic Church.
2 children are recorded: Fran Đivo Gundulić and Šišmundo Gundulić.
Works recorded as notable number 8: Osman, Arijadna, Prozerpina ugrabljena, Dijana, Armida, Ljubovnik sramežljiv, Pjesni pokorne kralja Davida and Tears of the Prodigal Son.

Statue of Ivan Gunduli on the main city square in Dubrovnik
Miomir Magdevski

Ivan Gundulić - Tears of the Prodigal Son - title page (MDCCIII)
National and University Library in Zagreb, Croatia (public domain / javno dobro)
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Life and career
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1589
Ivan Gundulić born at Dubrovnik.
1638
Ivan Gundulić died at Dubrovnik.
Literature
Bibliography
Polskie dwudziestowieczne przekłady Osmana Ivana Gundulicia / Polish 20th century translations of Osman by Ivan Gundulić, Przekłady Literatur Słowiańskich, 2019
Ivan Gundulić „Osman“ in Deutschland, 1969
Gundulić, Ivan, Kindlers Literatur Lexikon (KLL), 2020
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 14 August 2026.
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