Vojislav Šešelj
Serbian lawyer and politician, Deputy Prime Minister
Born
October 11th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Serbia
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A Serbian lawyer and politician served as Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia. Involved in political advocacy, founded the Serbian Radical Party. Gained attention for controversial positions and participation in nationalist activities during the Yugoslav Wars.
Founded the Serbian Radical Party in 1991
Served as Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia
Participated in the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
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