Dobrica Ćosić
Serbian politician, 1st President of Yugoslavia
Born
December 29th, 1921
103 years ago
Died
May 18th, 2014
10 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Serbia
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A prominent politician participated in the political landscape of Yugoslavia and Serbia. Served as the first President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1992 to 1993. Played a significant role in shaping the country's direction during the tumultuous period of the 1990s, including the Yugoslav Wars. Also recognized as a writer and intellectual, contributing to Serbian literature and discussions on national identity.
Served as the first President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Authored several significant literary works
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