About Alija Alijagić
Lived 1895 – 1922 (aged 26). Alija Alijagić was a Yugoslav revolutionary.
Alija Alijagić (20 November 1896 – 8 March 1922) was a Bosnian communist who is best known for assassinating Milorad Drašković, the Minister of the Interior of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
The Communist Party of Yugoslavia condemned the act by Red Justice. Nevertheless, this inspired King Alexander to make a law concerning protection of the state that made the communist party illegal.
For the assassination, Alijagić was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. He was hanged in Zagreb in 1922. The execution was carried out by Alois Seyfried. Several other conspirators in the assassination received prison sentences.
A monument to Alijagić was later erected in Delnice, near the site of the assassination, in today's King Tomislav Park.
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Who was Alija Alijagić?
Bosnian communist (1895-1922)
When was Alija Alijagić born?
Alija Alijagić was born on 20 November 1895 in Bijeljina.
When did Alija Alijagić die?
Alija Alijagić died on 8 March 1922 in Zagreb.
What was Alija Alijagić's occupation?
Alija Alijagić was a revolutionary.
What nationality was Alija Alijagić?
Alija Alijagić was Yugoslav.
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