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Uroš Petrović

b. 1967

Serbian writer

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Born 1967. Uroš Petrović is a Yugoslav and Serbian writer, photographer, science fiction writer, children's writer and designer.

Uroš Petrović (, born 8 April 1967) is a Serbian writer.

Biography Petrović is born in Gornji Milanovac, Socialist Republic of Serbia.

He is best known for his unusual novels, Riddle Tales I - V (Original title – Zagonetne priče) serial, Mysteries of Ginkgo Street (Original title – Misterije Ginkove ulice) and the first Serbian horror for children The Fifth Butterfly (Original title – Peti leptir). Dark Secrets of Ginkgo Street and Marta's Great Mysterious Adventure are also an innovative form - novels made of riddles. Petrovic spurred the nation to think in the “Labyrinth” quiz as the Creator of the Labyrinth character and the most serious obstacle for competitors, broadcast by Radio Television of Serbia. Awarded for books and photographs.

His novel was adapted into the film The Fifth Butterfly (2014).

He was the chairman of Serbian Mensa (2008-2013) and the Founder of Mensa World Photo Cup, co-author of NTC System of learning and author of Riddle questions concept.

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Who is Uroš Petrović?

Serbian writer

When was Uroš Petrović born?

Uroš Petrović was born on 8 April 1967 in Gornji Milanovac.

What is Uroš Petrović's occupation?

Uroš Petrović is a writer, photographer, science fiction writer, children's writer and designer.

What nationality is Uroš Petrović?

Uroš Petrović is Yugoslav and Serbian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Uroš Petrović

· Wikidata: Q7901080

· DBpedia: Uroš Petrović

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