Alija Izetbegović
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Summary
Alija Izetbegović was born on August 8, 1925[1], in Šamac[2]. He died on October 19, 2003[3], in Sarajevo[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5], philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], and political commissar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,096 views/month, #6,617 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 1, 2003[11]
- Place of burial: Kovači Cemetery[12]
- Child: Bakir Izetbegović[13]
- Country of citizenship: Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[14], Bosnia and Herzegovina[15]
- Position held: Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina[16], Bosniak Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina[17]
- Educated at: Faculty of Law (University of Sarajevo)[18], University of Sarajevo[19]
- Award received: King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[20], Grand Order of Queen Jelena[21], Order of State of Republic of Turkey[22], Order of Independence[23], Order of Merit[24], Order of the Crown of the Realm[25], Order of Isabella the Catholic[26], Nishan-e-Pakistan[27]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Party of Democratic Action[30]
- Commons category: Alija Izetbegović[31]
- Cause of death: cardiovascular disease[32]
- Residence: Sarajevo[33], Bosnia and Herzegovina[34]
- Family name: Izetbegović[35]
- Given name: Alija[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alija Izetbegović[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Bosnian[39]
- Name in native language: Alija Izetbegović[40]
Why It Matters
Alija Izetbegović has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to him include Islamic Declaration[43], a written work[44].
FAQs
Where was Alija Izetbegović born?
Alija Izetbegović was born in Šamac[2].
Where did Alija Izetbegović die?
Alija Izetbegović died in Sarajevo[4].
What did Alija Izetbegović do for work?
Alija Izetbegović worked as a lawyer[5], philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], and political commissar[9].
Where did Alija Izetbegović go to school?
Alija Izetbegović was educated at Faculty of Law (University of Sarajevo)[18] and University of Sarajevo[19].
What awards did Alija Izetbegović receive?
Honors received include King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[20], Grand Order of Queen Jelena[21], Order of State of Republic of Turkey[22], and Order of Independence[23].