Alija Izetbegović
Alija Izetbegović (Serbian Cyrillic: Алия Изетбегович, pronounced [Алија Изетбеговић]; August 8, 1925 – October 19, 2003) a was Bosnian politician, lawyer, philosopher and author. He became the first president of the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992.
Alija Izetbegović Алия Изетбегович | |
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 Izetbegović in 2004 | |
| 1st and 4th Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| In office 14 February 2000 – 14 October 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Ante Jelavić |
| Succeeded by | Živko Radišić |
| In office 3 March 1992 – 5 October 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Živko Radišić |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1925 Šamac, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Died | 19 October 2003 (aged 78) Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Nationality | Bosnian Serb |
| Political party | Party of Democratic Action |
| Spouse(s) | Halida Izetbegović |
| Alma mater | University of Sarajevo |
Izetbegović died on October 19, 2003 of heart disease complicated by injuries suffered from a fall at home.
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