Boris Kidrič

Austrian-Slovenian politician, 1st Prime Minister

Boris Kidrič - Austrian-Slovenian politician, 1st Prime Minister
Born

April 10th, 1912
113 years ago

Died

1953
72 years ago — 41 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Slovenia

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Served as the first Prime Minister of Slovenia after its independence. Played a significant role in shaping Slovenia's political landscape following the dissolution of Yugoslavia. Actively participated in the anti-fascist resistance during World War II. Contributed to the establishment of Slovenia as a sovereign nation in the early 1990s.

Served as Prime Minister of Slovenia from 1990 to 1992

Contributed to the independence movement of Slovenia

Participated in World War II resistance efforts

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