Ljuba Čupa

Ljubomir S. Jovanović (, 1877–25 June 1913), known as Ljuba Čupa (Љуба Чупа), was a Serbian guerrilla fighter, member of the Black Hand, soldier in the Balkan Wars, and journalist. He advocated for a united state of South Slavs under the leadership of Serbia.

Life He was born in Brezova, Principality of Serbia. He attended primary school in his hometown and high school in Belgrade. He was enrolled in law school but his studies were disrupted by his political interest. he participated in the March Demonstrations (1903) in Belgrade against King Aleksandar Obrenović, and was accused of being the leader of Greater Serbia-demonstrations and an associate of the rivaling officers; he was forced to flee by boat to Zemun, at the time part of the Austro-Hungary.

He was mobilized in the First Balkan War and fought as a reserve officer. He participated in the Second Balkan War against Bulgaria in the summer of 1913 and was wounded in the knee in fighting around Veles. He was transported for treatment in Skopje, but the hospital was infected with cholera, from which he died on 25 June 1913. He was buried in Skopje, but the location of his remains is unknown.