Draža Mihailović
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Summary
Draža Mihailović was born on April 14, 1893[1], in Ivanjica[2]. He died on July 17, 1946[3], in Belgrade[4]. He worked as a soldier[5], military officer[6], politician[7], and war criminal[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,805 views/month, #6,814 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 27, 1893[10]
- Place of burial: St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Seminary[11]
- Child: Gordana Mihailović[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Serbia[13], Kingdom of Yugoslavia[14]
- Position held: minister of war[15]
- Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[16]
- Award received: Military Cross[17], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[18], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], Order of the White Eagle[20], Order of St. Sava[21], Order of the White Lion 3rd Class[22], Памятный знак Второй Балканской войны[23], Order of the Star of Karađorđe[24], Order of the Crown[25], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[26], Legion of Merit[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Military branch: Royal Yugoslav Army[29], Yugoslav Army in the Homeland[30]
- Commons category: Draža Mihailović[31]
- Military, police or special rank: general[32]
- Archives at: ETH Zurich University Archives[33]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[34]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Yugoslav Army in the Homeland[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[36], World War II[37], First Balkan War[38], Second Balkan War[39]
- Family name: Mihailović[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Draža Mihailović[41]
- Allegiance: Kingdom of Serbia[42]
- Convicted of: war crime[43], wartime collaboration[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Serbian[45]
- Birth name: Драгољуб Михаиловић[46]
- Start of work period: 1910[47]
Why It Matters
Draža Mihailović has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Draža Mihailović born?
Draža Mihailović's place of birth was Ivanjica[2].
Where did Draža Mihailović die?
Draža Mihailović passed away in Belgrade[4].
What did Draža Mihailović do for work?
Draža Mihailović worked as a soldier[5], military officer[6], politician[7], and war criminal[8].
Where did Draža Mihailović go to school?
Draža Mihailović was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[16].
What awards did Draža Mihailović receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[17], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[18], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], and Order of the White Eagle[20].