Franjo Tuđman
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Summary
Franjo Tuđman was born on May 14, 1922[1], in Veliko Trgovišće[2]. He died on December 10, 1999[3], in Zagreb[4]. He worked as a politician[5], political commissar[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,521 views/month, #6,540 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mirogoj Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Ankica Tuđman[11]
- Child: Miroslav Tuđman[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[13], Kingdom of Yugoslavia[14], Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[15], Croatia[16]
- Position held: representative in the Croatian Parliament[17]
- Employer: Croatian Institute of History[18], Faculty of Political Sciences in Zagreb[19]
- Educated at: Military Academy Belgrade[20], University of Zadar[21]
- Award received: Zhukov Medal[22], Grand Order of King Tomislav[23], Order of Ante Starčević[24], Grand Order of Queen Jelena[25], Grand Order of King Petar Krešimir IV[26], Grand Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir[27], Order of Duke Trpimir[28], Order of Military Merit with large star[29], Order of the Partisan Star[30], Commemorative Medal of the Partisans of 1941[31], Order of the Liberator General San Martín[32], Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Italy[33], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[34], Order of State of Republic of Turkey[35]
- Member of: Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Croatian Democratic Union[38], League of Communists of Yugoslavia[39], League of Communists of Croatia[40]
- Named after: grandfather[41]
- Military branch: Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia[42]
- Commons category: Franjo Tuđman[43]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[44], vrhovnik[45]
- Cause of death: cancer[46]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[47]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[48]
- Family name: Tuđman[49]
- Given name: Franjo[50]
- Official website: https://www.tudjman.hr/[51]
- Manner of death: natural causes[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Franjo Tuđman include Zagreb Airport[53], an international airport[54], in Croatia[55]; Franjo Tuđman Bridge[56], a prestressed concrete bridge[57], in Croatia[58], founded in 2002[59]; and Tudjmanism[60].
Why It Matters
Franjo Tuđman has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include Zagreb Airport[53], an international airport[54], in Croatia[55]; Franjo Tuđman Bridge[56], a prestressed concrete bridge[57], in Croatia[58], founded in 2002[59]; and Tudjmanism[60].
FAQs
Where was Franjo Tuđman born?
Franjo Tuđman's place of birth was Veliko Trgovišće[2].
Where did Franjo Tuđman die?
Franjo Tuđman passed away in Zagreb[4].
Who was Franjo Tuđman married to?
Franjo Tuđman's spouses include Ankica Tuđman[11].
What did Franjo Tuđman do for work?
Franjo Tuđman worked as a politician[5], political commissar[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8].
Where did Franjo Tuđman go to school?
Franjo Tuđman was educated at Military Academy Belgrade[20] and University of Zadar[21].
What awards did Franjo Tuđman receive?
Honors received include Zhukov Medal[22], Grand Order of King Tomislav[23], Order of Ante Starčević[24], and Grand Order of Queen Jelena[25].