Martin Špegelj

Croatian general (1927-2014)
Person human Q640573
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Martin Špegelj

Summary

Martin Špegelj is a human[1]. He was born in Stari Gradac[2]. He was born on November 11, 1927[3]. He died in Zagreb[4]. He died on May 11, 2014[5]. He worked as a politician[6], soldier[7], military personnel[8], and minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Martin Špegelj was born in Stari Gradac[2].
  • Martin Špegelj died in Zagreb[4].
  • Martin Špegelj was born on November 11, 1927[3].
  • Martin Špegelj died on May 11, 2014[5].
  • Burial took place at Mirogoj Cemetery[11].
  • Martin Špegelj held citizenship in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[12].
  • Martin Špegelj held citizenship in Croatia[13].
  • Martin Špegelj's professions included politician[6].
  • Martin Špegelj's professions included soldier[7].
  • Martin Špegelj's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Martin Špegelj worked as a minister[9].
  • Martin Špegelj held the position of Minister of Defence[14].
  • Martin Špegelj is recorded as male[15].
  • Martin Špegelj's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Martin Špegelj was affiliated with the Croatian Democratic Union[17].
  • Martin Špegelj was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Croatia[18].
  • Martin Špegelj's military branch is recorded as army[19].
  • Martin Špegelj's Commons category is recorded as Martin Špegelj[20].
  • Martin Špegelj's military, police or special rank is recorded as Stožerni general[21].
  • Martin Špegelj's commander of is recorded as Croatian National Guard[22].
  • Martin Špegelj was part of the conflict Croatian War of Independence[23].
  • Martin Špegelj was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Martin Špegelj was part of the conflict World War II in Yugoslavia[25].
  • Martin Špegelj's family name is recorded as Špegelj[26].
  • Martin Špegelj's given name is recorded as Martin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stari Gradac[2], Martin Špegelj… he was born on November 11, 1927[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], soldier[7], military personnel[8], and minister[9]. Martin Špegelj held the position of Minister of Defence[14].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Croatian Democratic Union[17], a political party[28], in Croatia[29], founded in 1989[30], headquartered in Zagreb[31] and Social Democratic Party of Croatia[18], a political party[32], in Croatia[33], founded in 1990[34], headquartered in Zagreb[35].

Death and Burial

Martin Špegelj died on May 11, 2014[5]. He passed away in Zagreb[4]. He is buried at Mirogoj Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Martin Špegelj ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Martin Špegelj born?

Martin Špegelj was born in Stari Gradac[2].

Where did Martin Špegelj die?

Martin Špegelj passed away in Zagreb[4].

What did Martin Špegelj do for work?

Martin Špegelj worked as politician[6], soldier[7], military personnel[8], and minister[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Croatian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Croatian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, soldier, military personnel +1
    Position held Minister of Defence
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, soldier, military personnel +1
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  3. 17d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Mirogoj Cemetery
    Given name Martin
    Sex or gender male
    Citizenship
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