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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