Gojko Šušak

Croatian politician (1945-1998)
Person human Q1534460
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Gojko Šušak

Summary

Gojko Šušak is a human[1]. He was born in Široki Brijeg[2]. He was born on March 16, 1945[3]. He died in Zagreb[4]. He died on May 3, 1998[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Široki Brijeg[2], Gojko Šušak…
  • Gojko Šušak died in Zagreb[4].
  • Gojko Šušak was born on March 16, 1945[3].
  • Gojko Šušak died on May 3, 1998[5].
  • Burial took place at Mirogoj Cemetery[8].
  • Gojko Šušak held citizenship in Bosnia and Herzegovina[9].
  • Gojko Šušak held citizenship in Croatia[10].
  • Croatian was Gojko Šušak's native language[11].
  • Gojko Šušak's professions included politician[6].
  • Gojko Šušak held the position of Minister of Defence[12].
  • Gojko Šušak's education included a stint at University of Ottawa[13].
  • Gojko Šušak received the Order of Ante Starčević[14].
  • Gojko Šušak received the Grand Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir[15].
  • Gojko Šušak's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].
  • Gojko Šušak is recorded as male[17].
  • Gojko Šušak's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gojko Šušak was affiliated with the Croatian Democratic Union[19].
  • Gojko Šušak's military branch is recorded as Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia[20].
  • Gojko Šušak's Commons category is recorded as Gojko Šušak[21].
  • Gojko Šušak's military, police or special rank is recorded as Stožerni general[22].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[23].
  • Gojko Šušak was part of the conflict Croatian War of Independence[24].
  • Gojko Šušak was part of the conflict War in Bosnia and Herzegovina[25].
  • Gojko Šušak's family name is recorded as Šušak[26].
  • Gojko Šušak's given name is recorded as Gojko[27].

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Origins and Family

Gojko Šušak's place of birth was Široki Brijeg[2]. He was born on March 16, 1945[3]. Croatian was his native language[11].

Education

Gojko Šušak's education included a stint at University of Ottawa[13].

Career and Affiliations

Gojko Šušak's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Minister of Defence[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Ante Starčević[14], a state order[28], in Croatia[29], founded in 1995[30] and Grand Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir[15], an order[31], in Croatia[32], founded in 1995[33].

Personal Life

Gojko Šušak's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16]. He was affiliated with the Croatian Democratic Union[19].

Death and Burial

Gojko Šušak died on May 3, 1998[5]. He died in Zagreb[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[23]. Burial took place at Mirogoj Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Gojko Šušak ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Gojko Šušak born?

Gojko Šušak's place of birth was Široki Brijeg[2].

Where did Gojko Šušak die?

Gojko Šušak passed away in Zagreb[4].

What did Gojko Šušak do for work?

Gojko Šušak worked as politician[6].

Where did Gojko Šušak go to school?

Gojko Šušak was educated at University of Ottawa[13].

What awards did Gojko Šušak receive?

Honors received include Order of Ante Starčević[14] and Grand Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir[15].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Croatian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Croatian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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