Alija Izetbegović
Bosnian politician, lawyer, philosopher and author (1925–2003)
1925 — 2003
Quick Facts
Profession
Bosnian politician, lawyer, philosopher and author (1925–2003)
Born
August 8, 1925
Died
2003 (age ~78)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, lawyer, politician
Socialist Federal Republic of YugoslaviaBorn in ŠamacDied in Sarajevo
1925
Born in Šamac (1925-08-08)
1990
PositionBosniak Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1990–2000)
1990
PositionChairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1990–1996)
1993
AwardKing Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam
1996
PositionChairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1996–1998)
1997
AwardFrequently Asked Questions
Who is Alija Izetbegović?+
Alija Izetbegović is Bosnian politician, lawyer, philosopher and author (1925–2003). Born in 1925.
When was Alija Izetbegović born?+
Alija Izetbegović was born on August 8, 1925.
When did Alija Izetbegović die?+
Alija Izetbegović died in 2003, at approximately 78 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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