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Edin Džeko
(Bosnian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 17, 1986
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Gavrilo Princip
(Assassinator of Archduke Franz Ferdinand)
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 25, 1894
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Obljaj
Died: April 28, 1918
Gavrilo Princip was a Bosnian Serb member of the Young Bosnia movement who wished to end the Austro-Hungarian reign in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He thus assassinated Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, at age 19. This eventually contributed to the start of World War I.
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Miralem Pjanić
(Bosnian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 2, 1990
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Tuzla
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Jusuf Nurkić
(Basketball player)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 23, 1994
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tuzla
Height: 7'0" (213 cm)
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Sead Kolašinac
(Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Left-Back)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 20, 1993
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Karlsruhe
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Alija Izetbegovic
(Political Activist, First President of Bosnia & Herzegovina)
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: August 8, 1925
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Šamac
Died: October 19, 2003
Bosnian politician and founder of the Party of Democratic Action, Alija Izetbegovic had been the first president of the independent Bosnia and Herzegovina. A qualified lawyer, he had also penned several books, such as Islam Between East and West. In 2006, his cemetery was bombed by unidentified miscreants.
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Emir Kusturica
(One of the Most-Distinguished European Filmmakers Since the Mid-1980s)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: November 24, 1954
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Emir Kusturica is a Serbian actor, screenwriter, film director, producer, and musician. Counted among the most famous European filmmakers of his generation, Kusturica is renowned for his naturalistic and surreal films. Over the course of his illustrious career, Emir Kusturica has won several prestigious awards including a Silver Bear and two Palme d'Or awards.
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Muhamed Bešić
(Bosnian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 10, 1992
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Berlin
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Lepa Brena
(Singer)
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Goran Bregović
(Internationally Renowned Recording Artist and Lead Guitarist of the Rock Band ‘Bijelo Dugme’)
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: March 22, 1950
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Goran Bregović is a recording artist who achieved prominence as the lead guitarist of the popular rock band, Bijelo Dugme. One of the most popular composers and modern musicians from the Balkans, Goran Bregović is also one of the few Yugoslav musicians to have performed at international venues like the Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall, and L'Olympia.
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Džanan Musa
(Basketball player)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 8, 1999
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bihać
Height: 6'9" (206 cm)
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Hasan Salihamidžić
(Bosnian Former Professional Footballer)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 1, 1977
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Jablanica
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Mirsad Bektić
(Mixed martial artist)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 16, 1991
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Srebrenica
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Dino Merlin
(Singer-songwriter)
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Vedad Ibišević
(Bosnian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 6, 1984
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Vlasenica
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Mustafa Nadarević
(Actor)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: May 2, 1943
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Banja Luka
Died: November 22, 2020
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Anel Ahmedhodžić
(Bosnian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 26, 1999
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Malmö
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Damir Džumhur
(Tennis player)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 20, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Zdravko Čolić
(Singer)
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Željko Bebek
(Bosnian and Croatian Musician and Vocalist)
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: December 16, 1945
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Željko Bebek is a Bosnian and Croatian musician and vocalist. He is best known for his association with the Yugoslav rock band Bijelo Dugme, where he performed as the lead singer from 1974 to 1984. He left the band in April 1984 to pursue a solo career. Today, Željko Bebek is considered one of the most popular Bosnian and Croatian artistes of his generation.
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Eldin Jakupovic
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 2, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kozarac
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Maya Berovic
(Singer)
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Tvrtko I of Bosnia
(Ruler)
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Listed In: Historical Personalities
Birthdate: August 5, 1338
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Srebrenik
Died: March 10, 1391
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Jonquel Jones
(Basketball player - Power forward / Center)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 5, 1994
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Freeport
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Seka Aleksic
(Serbian Pop-Folk Singer and Actress)
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 23, 1981
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Zvornik
Seka Aleksic is a Bosnian-born Serbian singer whose debut album Idealno tvoja earned her the first prize at Moravski biseri in Ćuprija, a folk music festival. In 2007, her album Kraljica sold 300,000 copies, which caught the attention of many. Seka Aleksic is also known for making appearances in films and TV shows. She also has her own clothing lines.
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Aleksandar Hemon
(Writer)
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Vladimir Petković
(Swiss Professional Football Manager and Former Football Midfielder)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 15, 1963
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Mario Vrančić
(Bosnian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 23, 1989
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Slavonski Brod
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Vedran Smailović
(Cellist)
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Slobodan Praljak
(Director)
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 2, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Capljina
Died: November 29, 2017
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Jasmila Zbanic
(Director)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: December 19, 1974
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sarajevo
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Enes Sipović
(Bosnian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 11, 1990
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Mirza Teletovic
(Basketball player)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 18, 1985
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Mostar
Height: 6'9" (206 cm)
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Miraj Grbić
(Actor)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: July 17, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Alen Islamović
(Vocalist)
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Ante Marković
(The Last Prime Minister of Yugoslavia)
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 25, 1924
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Konjic
Died: November 28, 2011
Croat-Yugoslav politician Ante Markovic, who served as Yugoslavia’s last prime minister, witnessed his country being disintegrated into Croatia, Slovenia, and Macedonia amid an economic collapse. He was also a businessman who built luxury apartments and hydropower plants. He had also served as the director of Rade Koncar.
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Vojislav Šešelj
(Deputy Prime Minister)
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Senad Lulić
(Bosnian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 18, 1986
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Mostar
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Amra Silajdzic
(Model)
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Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: October 1, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Momcilo Krajisnik
(Bosnian Serb Political Leader Who was Found Guilty of Committing Crimes Against Humanity During the Bosnian War)
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 20, 1945
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Died: September 15, 2020
Momcilo Krajisnik was a Bosnian Serb politician best known for co-founding the Serb Democratic Party alongside Radovan Karadžić. Although he was an important politician, Momčilo Krajišnik was accused of crimes against humanity in 2006 and was given a 20-year prison sentence.
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Nihad Đedović
(Basketball player)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 12, 1990
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Višegrad
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Emir Preldžić
(Basketball Player)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 6, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Zenica
Emir Preldžić is a Bosnian-Turkish basketball player who has played for the Turkish national basketball team. A versatile player, Preldžić can play as a power forward, point guard, and shooting guard, although he predominantly plays at the small forward position. Emir Preldžić has also played for the Slovenian national basketball team.
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Ivan Dodig
(Croatian Tennis Player Who Specializes in Doubles)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 2, 1985
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Međugorje
Ivan Dodig is a Croatian tennis player best known for winning a silver medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Dodig, who specializes in doubles, has won two Grand Slam men's doubles titles and four Grand Slam mixed doubles titles so far. Ivan Dodig also helped his team win the prestigious Davis Cup in 2018.
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Baja Mali Knindža
(Singer)
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Branko Đurić
(Actor)
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 28, 1962
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Sarajevo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Dino Beganovic
(Currently competing in the Formula Regional European Championship for Prema Powerteam)
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Slada Guduras
(Bosnian Recording Artist and Actress)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: August 11, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Banja Luka
Died: December 10, 2014
Slada Guduras was a Bosnian recording artist, nurse, and actress. She had a promising start to her musical career, which ended abruptly in 2014, when she passed away in a road accident at the age of 27. As an actress, Slada Guduras appeared in popular Bosnian sitcoms like Kriza and Lud, zbunjen, normalan.
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Felix Sturm
(Bosnian-German Professional Boxer)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 31, 1979
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Leverkusen
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Zlata Filipović
(Diarist)
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Velibor Topić
(Actor)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: July 24, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Mostar
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
