Petar Katalinić – načelnik splitske općine (1897. – 1899.)
Petar Katalinić – Mayor of Split (1897 – 1899)

Summary/Abstract: Both an affluent tradesman and a politician, Petar Katalinić played a significant role in the social and political life of Split. He was a mayor in the period 1897 - 1899. Although he did not hold an academic degree, he left a mark in his hometown, which is at present reflected in the names of the two locations in the city – the street Katalinićev prilaz and the toponym Katalinića brig. Petar Katalinić was primarily a wholesaler: he was a co-owner of the firm Ditta Cattalinich Angelo & fratello. He was, however, a man of many hats: co-owner of two sailing ships, chairman of the Split Chamber of Commerce and Crafts, honorary vice-consul of the Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. In addition, he was actively involved in establishing the Split Secondary Trade School. Having been a member of the People’s Party, he was elected mayor of Split for the period of two years. In his lifetime, the two buildings for the Katalinić family were constructed on Katalinić Hill. They contained a mixture of industrial, office and housing space. However, they were demolished in the Second World War during the air raids on Split. Petar Katalinić died in 1922, at 78 years of age. His mortal remains were buried at the Split cemetery Lovrinac: there, there are also the mortal remains of other prominent mayors: Antonijo Bajamonti, Dujam Rendić Miočević, Gajo Bulat, Vicko Mihaljević and Vinko Katalinić.

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