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Dušan Petrović

1914 – 1977

Yugoslav communist soldier and politician

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About Dušan Petrović

Lived 1914 – 1977 (aged 63). Dušan Petrović was a political commissar and politician.

Dušan Petrović Šane (Serbian Cyrillic: Душан Петровић Шане; 28 June 1914 – 21 June 1977) was a Yugoslav communist soldier and politician who served as President of Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Serbia from 1963 to 1967.

A Partisan officer from World War II, Petrović was also a Hero of Socialist Labour and a People's Hero of Yugoslavia.

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Important facts

Born
28 June 1914, Kragujevac
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 July 1977, Belgrade
Occupation
Political commissar, politician
Nationality
Serb
Awards
Order of the Hero of Socialist Labour; People's Hero of Yugoslavia; Order of the People's Liberation; Order of Brotherhood and Unity; Order of the People's Hero; Order "For Merit to the People"; Order of the Partisan Star; Order of Bravery; Commemorative Medal of the Partisans of 1941
Also known as
Dušan Petrović Šane

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dušan Petrović?

Yugoslav communist soldier and politician

When was Dušan Petrović born?

Dušan Petrović was born on 28 June 1914 in Kragujevac.

When did Dušan Petrović die?

Dušan Petrović died on 21 July 1977 in Belgrade.

What was Dušan Petrović's occupation?

Dušan Petrović was a political commissar and politician.

What nationality was Dušan Petrović?

Dušan Petrović's recorded nationality: Serb.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dušan Petrović

· Wikidata: Q13566414

· DBpedia: Dušan Petrović Šane

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