Janez Drnovšek

Slovenian politician (1950–2008)
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Janez Drnovšek

Summary

Janez Drnovšek is a human[1]. Born in Celje[2], he… he was born on +1950-05-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Zaplana[4]. He died on +2008-02-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an economist[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], writer[9], and political commissar[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Janez Drnovšek's place of birth was Celje[2].
  • Janez Drnovšek died in Zaplana[4].
  • Janez Drnovšek was born on +1950-05-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Janez Drnovšek died on +2008-02-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Janez Drnovšek was Nana Forte[12].
  • A child of Janez Drnovšek was Jaša Drnovšek[13].
  • Janez Drnovšek held citizenship in Slovenia[14].
  • Janez Drnovšek's professions included economist[6].
  • Janez Drnovšek's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Janez Drnovšek's professions included politician[8].
  • Janez Drnovšek worked as a writer[9].
  • Janez Drnovšek's professions included political commissar[10].
  • Janez Drnovšek's professions included banker[15].
  • Janez Drnovšek held the position of President of Slovenia[16].
  • Janez Drnovšek held the position of Prime Minister of Slovenia[17].
  • Janez Drnovšek held the position of Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement[18].
  • Janez Drnovšek held the position of Prime Minister of Slovenia[19].
  • Janez Drnovšek held the position of President of the Presidency of Yugoslavia[20].
  • Janez Drnovšek's education included a stint at University of Ljubljana[21].
  • Janez Drnovšek was educated at University of Maribor[22].
  • Janez Drnovšek received the Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia[23].
  • Janez Drnovšek received the Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[24].
  • Janez Drnovšek received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross‎[25].
  • Janez Drnovšek's image is recorded as Janez Drnovsek.jpg[26].
  • Janez Drnovšek is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Janez Drnovšek's place of birth was Celje[2]. He was born on +1950-05-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Ljubljana[21], a public university[28], in Slovenia[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in University of Ljubljana Palace[31] and University of Maribor[22], a public university[32], in Slovenia[33], founded in 1961[34], headquartered in Maribor[35]. Janez Drnovšek earned the academic degree of doctorate[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], writer[9], political commissar[10], and banker[15]. Positions held include President of Slovenia[16], a position[37], in Slovenia[38], founded in 1991[39]; Prime Minister of Slovenia[17], a public office[40], in Slovenia[41], founded in 1990[42]; Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement[18]; and President of the Presidency of Yugoslavia[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia[23], an order[43], in Slovenia[44], founded in 1992[45]; Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[24], a grade of an order[46], in Monaco[47], founded in 1858[48]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross‎[25], a grade of an order[49], in Slovakia[50], founded in 1994[51].

Personal Life

Children include Nana Forte[12], a composer[52], b. 1981[53], of Slovenia[54] and Jaša Drnovšek[13], a translator[55], b. 1978[56], of Slovenia[57]. Political affiliations include Movement for Justice and Development[58], a voluntary association[59], in Slovenia[60], founded in 2006[61]; Liberal Democracy of Slovenia[62], a political party[63], in Slovenia[64], founded in 1994[65], headquartered in Ljubljana[66]; and League of Communists of Slovenia[67], a political party[68], in Slovenia[69], founded in 1937[70], headquartered in Ljubljana[71].

Death and Burial

Janez Drnovšek died on +2008-02-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Zaplana[4]. The cause of death was kidney cancer[72].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Janez Drnovšek include Cabinet of Janez Drnovšek I[73], a Cabinet of Slovenia[74], in Slovenia[75], founded in 1992[76].

Why It Matters

Janez Drnovšek ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

Entities named for him include Cabinet of Janez Drnovšek I[73], a Cabinet of Slovenia[74], in Slovenia[75], founded in 1992[76].

FAQs

Where was Janez Drnovšek born?

Janez Drnovšek's place of birth was Celje[2].

Where did Janez Drnovšek die?

Janez Drnovšek died in Zaplana[4].

What did Janez Drnovšek do for work?

Janez Drnovšek worked as economist[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], writer[9], and political commissar[10].

Where did Janez Drnovšek go to school?

Janez Drnovšek was educated at University of Ljubljana[21] and University of Maribor[22].

What awards did Janez Drnovšek receive?

Honors received include Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[24], and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross‎[25].

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