When was Sava Grujić born?

Sava Grujić was born on 25 November 1840 in Kolari.

What positions has Sava Grujić held?

Positions held by Sava Grujić include: ambassador of Serbia; prime minister; defence minister; foreign minister.

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Sava Grujić

Serbian general, politician, military strategist and Prime Minister (1840-1913)

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Sava Grujić (Serbian Cyrillic: Сава Грујић, pronounced [sâvə grooit͜ɕ]; 25 November 1840 – 3 November 1913) was a Serbian politician, statesman, general, army officer, and author, serving five times as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Serbia under two different monarchs from 1887 to 1906.

Quick facts

Born: 25 November 1840 wd
Place of birth: Kolari wd
Died: 25 November 1913 wd
Place of death: Belgrade wd
Citizenship: Principality of Serbia, Kingdom of Serbia wd
Occupation: diplomat, historian, military personnel, politician, head of government, author wd
Political party: People's Radical Party wd

Positions held wd

ambassador of Serbia
prime minister
defence minister
foreign minister

About

As an officer Grujić participated in both Serbian-Ottoman Wars (1876–77; 1877–78) which lead to Serbia's full independence from the Ottoman Empire; a military strategist he drafted the war plan before becoming Minister of War carrying out reforms of the military strengthening Serbia's national army before her victory against the Ottomans. Brave and resourceful on the battlefield, he was also a gifted diplomat, advocating the interests of his country in the courtyards of Europe, Russia, and Turkey. During his diplomatic career he was Serbia's representative to the Russian Empire, Serbian Deputy in Constantinople, Serbia's representative to Bulgaria and Serbian Deputy in Athens before serving as minister for foreign affairs. During the conflict between Russia, Turkey, and Austria, Grujić was sent as a special envoy to Constantinople to negotiate with the Turks on behalf of the Russian Empire.

A skilled politician, Grujić was one of the leaders of the People's Radical Party serving as prime minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Foreign Affairs several times between 1876 and 1910 in the Governments of both Karađorđević and Obrenović. As chairman of the first radical Council of Ministers, he oversaw the introduction of a new constitution, redefining a more democratic and liberal Serbian society. He headed the Serbian delegation at the Second Peace Conference which led to the signing of the Hague Convention 1907. An honorary member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, he wrote many books about diplomacy military organisation and war, some of them still in use today. Grujić…

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When was Sava Grujić born?: Sava Grujić was born on 25 November 1840 in Kolari.
What positions has Sava Grujić held?: Positions held by Sava Grujić include: ambassador of Serbia; prime minister; defence minister; foreign minister.

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