Milan Panić

Yugoslav politician

Milan Panić (Serbian Cyrillic: Милан Панић, Serbian pronunciation: [mǐlan pǎːnit͡ɕ]; born 20 December 1929) is a Serbian-American former Prime Minister of Yugoslavia, humanitarian, and multimillionaire businessman based in Newport Beach and Pasadena, California. He served as Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1992 to 1993.[1] During and after his time as Prime Minister, he campaigned for peace and democracy in the Balkan region.[2]

Milan Panić
Милан Панић
Milan Panić
1st Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
In office
14 July 1992 – 9 February 1993
PresidentDobrica Ćosić
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byRadoje Kontić
Personal details
Born (1929-12-20) 20 December 1929 (age 94)
Belgrade, Kingdom of Yugoslavia
NationalityAmerican (of Serbian Origin)
Political partyDemocratic Party (United States)
Spouse(s)Milena Kitić
Websitewww.milanpanic.org

He ran for President of Serbia in 1992, ultimately coming in second to Slobodan Milošević.[3]

References change

  1. Sudetic, Chuck (12 December 1992). "Challenger Steps Up Attack on Serbian Leader". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  2. Vukotić, Manojlo (2014). Milan Panić: The Mission of Peace. Belgrade, Serbia: Vukotić Media. pp. 17–31.
  3. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. International Herald Tribune.