Mihajlo Apostolski

War Hero

Birthday November 8, 1906

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Macedonia

DEATH DATE Aug 7, 1987 (80)

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About

Yugoslav-Macedonian military figure, politician, and leader in the National Liberation War of Macedonia.

Before Fame

He was captured as a POW by Italian forces in the World War II-era invasion of Yugoslavia, and was later liberated by Bulgarian troops.

Trivia

He served as President of the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts from 1976-1983.

Family Life

He was married to Cveta Apostolska.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of Russian war hero Witold Pilecki.