Edvard Kardelj

Slovene politician and economist

Edvard Kardelj - Slovene politician and economist
Born

January 27th, 1910
115 years ago

Died

February 10th, 1979
46 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Yugoslavia

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Served as a prominent Yugoslav politician and economist, holding the position of the 2nd Foreign Minister of Yugoslavia. Participated in the Yugoslav Partisan movement during World War II, contributing to the establishment of socialist policies in the post-war government. Played a significant role in the development of the self-management system in Yugoslavia, which was innovative for its time. Contributed to the formulation of Yugoslav foreign policy and worked towards strengthening the country's non-aligned stance during the Cold War.

Served as 2nd Foreign Minister of Yugoslavia

Contributed to Yugoslav self-management policies

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