Alija Izetbegović
Bosnian politician, lawyer, philosopher and author (1925–2003)
Alija Izetbegović (Serbian Cyrillic: Алија Изетбеговић, pronounced [Алија Изетбеговић]; August 8, 1925 – October 19, 2003) was a Bosnian politician, lawyer, philosopher and author. He became the first president of the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992. He had one son, Bakir Izetbegović.
Alija Izetbegović Алија Изетбеговић | |
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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 | Bosniak |
| 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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