Milan Blagojević
Serbian communist, Spanish fighter, partisan and national hero of Yugoslavia
About Milan Blagojević
Lived 1905 – 1941 (aged 36). Milan Blagojević was a Yugoslav military personnel.
Milan Blagojević (; 14 October 1905 – 28/29 October 1941), better known as Španac (; ) was a Yugoslav partisan, Spanish-trained commando and republican volunteer in the Spanish Civil War and is credited for initiating the anti-fascist struggle in Yugoslavia during World War II.
Partisan commander Milan Blagojević Španac was killed by the Chetniks in October 1941 in Požega.
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Who was Milan Blagojević?
Serbian communist, Spanish fighter, partisan and national hero of Yugoslavia
When was Milan Blagojević born?
Milan Blagojević was born on 14 October 1905 in Topola.
When did Milan Blagojević die?
Milan Blagojević died on 20 October 1941 in Požega.
What was Milan Blagojević's occupation?
Milan Blagojević was a military personnel.
What nationality was Milan Blagojević?
Milan Blagojević was Yugoslav.
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· DBpedia: Milan Blagojević Španac
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