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Rodoljub Čolaković
Yugoslav partisan (1900–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rodoljub "Roćko" Čolaković (Serbian Cyrillic: Родољуб Чолаковић; 7 June 1900 – 30 March 1983)[1] was a Yugoslav politician and writer who served as the 1st Prime Minister of PR Bosnia and Herzegovina and as the Minister for PR Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Provisional Government of DF Yugoslavia led by Josip Broz Tito.[2][3] He was a major general in the Yugoslav People's Army and in the National Liberation Army during World War II.
Quick Facts 1st Prime Minister of PR Bosnia and Herzegovina, Preceded by ...
Rodoljub "Roćko" Čolaković | |
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![]() Čolaković in 1966 | |
1st Prime Minister of PR Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
In office 27 April 1945 – September 1948 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Đuro Pucar |
Minister for PR Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Provisional Government of DF Yugoslavia | |
In office 7 March 1945 – 11 November 1945 | |
Prime Minister | Josip Broz Tito |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Rodoljub Čolaković (1900-06-07)7 June 1900 Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria-Hungary |
Died | 30 March 1983(1983-03-30) (aged 82) Belgrade, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia |
Citizenship | Yugoslav |
Political party | SKJ (1919–1983) |
Spouse | Milica Zorić-Čolaković |
Occupation | Soldier, politician |
Awards | 10 Yugoslav and 2 international decorations, including ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (full list below) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Yugoslav People's Army National Liberation Army |
Years of service | 1941–1945 |
Rank | Major general |
Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War World War II |
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