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Nikola Kovačević

1890 – 1967

Montenegrin politician and revolutionary

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Lived 1890 – 1967 (aged 76–77). Nikola Kovačević was a political commissar and politician.

Nikola Kovačević (; 12 December 1890 – 24 August 1964) was a Montenegrin communist politician and revolutionary, member of Communist Party of Yugoslavia, one of the founders of Communist Party of Montenegro and Head of State of the People's Republic of Montenegro from 1950 to 1953. He was brother of Sava Kovačević, People's Liberation Army commander and People's Hero of Yugoslavia.

He was a member of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia since 1920. From 6 November 1950 to 4 February 1953 he held the office of President of the Presidency of the National Assembly, and from 4 February to 19 December 1953 the office of President of the National Assembly of the People's Republic of Montenegro.

His great-granddaughter is Irena Vujović, a Serbian government minister.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1967, Podgorica
Occupation
Political commissar, politician
Education
First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
Positions held
President of Montenegro
Awards
Order of the Hero of Socialist Labour
Also known as
Nikola Kovacevic

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nikola Kovačević?

Montenegrin politician and revolutionary

When was Nikola Kovačević born?

Nikola Kovačević was born on 18 January 1890 in Nudo.

When did Nikola Kovačević die?

Nikola Kovačević died in 1967 in Podgorica.

What was Nikola Kovačević's occupation?

Nikola Kovačević was a political commissar and politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikola Kovačević

· Wikidata: Q16380499

· DBpedia: Nikola Kovačević (politician)

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