Vladimir Nazor

Politician

Birthday May 30, 1876

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Croatia

DEATH DATE Jun 19, 1949 (73)

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About

Croatian politician and poet known for his contributions to the Yugoslav national consciousness. He wrote over 500 poems that incorporate a wide range of stylistic tendencies. In politics, he was the first President of the Presidium of the Croatian Parliament and the first Speaker of the Croatian Parliament.

Before Fame

He attended the University of Zagreb and the University of Graz. 

Trivia

His works have been translated into German, Slovenian, Italian, and Hungarian, among other languages. A prize for arts and culture, the Vladimir Nazor Award, was established in his honor. In the early part of his career, he earned notoriety in Croatia by writing about legends and folk stories. 

Family Life

He was born in Postira, Croatia, which was at that time a part of Austria-Hungary.

Associated With

He was a close associate of Josip Tito.