When was Stjepan Mesić born?

Stjepan Mesić was born on 24 December 1934 in Orahovica.

What positions has Stjepan Mesić held?

Positions held by Stjepan Mesić include: President of Croatia (2000–2010); Speaker of the Croatian Parliament (1992–1994); Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1991–1991); President of the Presidency of Yugoslavia (1991–1991); Prime Minister of Croatia (1990–1990).

Where did Stjepan Mesić study?

Stjepan Mesić was educated at Požega Gymnasium, Faculty of Law of the University of Zagreb.

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Stjepan Mesić

2nd President of the Republic of Croatia

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Stjepan "Stipe" Mesić is a Croatian lawyer and politician who served as the president of Croatia from 2000 to 2010. Before serving two five-year terms as president, he was prime minister of SR Croatia (1990) after the first multi-party elections, the last president of the Presidency of Yugoslavia (1991) and consequently secretary general of the Non-Aligned Movement (1991), as well as the speaker of the Croatian Parliament (1992–1994), and mayor of his hometown of Orahovica.

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Born: 24 December 1934 wd
Place of birth: Orahovica wd
Citizenship: Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia wd
Occupation: politician, political commissar, lawyer wd
Political party: Croatian Independent Democrats wd
Education: Požega Gymnasium, Faculty of Law of the University of Zagreb wd

Positions held wd

President of Croatia (18 February 2000 – 18 February 2010)
Speaker of the Croatian Parliament (7 September 1992 – 24 May 1994)
Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (30 June 1991 – 6 December 1991)
President of the Presidency of Yugoslavia (30 June 1991 – 5 December 1991)
Prime Minister of Croatia (30 May 1990 – 24 August 1990)
representative in the Croatian Parliament

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania
Order of the Republic
Grand Order of King Tomislav
Grand Order of Queen Jelena
Grand Order of King Petar Krešimir IV
Grand Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir
Order of Duke Trpimir
Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross‎ (2001)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil)
National Maltese Order of Merit

Questions

When was Stjepan Mesić born?: Stjepan Mesić was born on 24 December 1934 in Orahovica.
What positions has Stjepan Mesić held?: Positions held by Stjepan Mesić include: President of Croatia (2000–2010); Speaker of the Croatian Parliament (1992–1994); Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1991–1991); President of the Presidency of Yugoslavia (1991–1991); Prime Minister of Croatia (1990–1990).
Where did Stjepan Mesić study?: Stjepan Mesić was educated at Požega Gymnasium, Faculty of Law of the University of Zagreb.

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