Ragusan nobility

Ragusan nobility refers to the aristocratic class of Dubrovnik (historically called Ragusa), a wealthy maritime republic from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century. Nobles held political power, owned large estates, and regulated trade within and beyond the city. They contributed to the city’s flourishing diplomacy and culture, forming an elite that maintained stability and prestige. The noble class was organized into families, with privileges passed down through generations, and their influence was central to Ragusa’s independent governance and extensive commercial network.