Dobrica Ćosić

Serbian politician, 1st President of Yugoslavia

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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