Franjo Tuđman
Franjo Tuđman was a Croatian politician and historian who served as the first President of Croatia from 1990 until his death in 1999. He played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from Yugoslavia and is known for his controversial views on nationalism and the concept of ethnically homogeneous states. Tuđman authored several works, including 'Bespuća povijesne zbiljnosti', where he discussed ideas around population exchanges and national identity, which have drawn significant scrutiny and criticism in the context of the ethnic conflicts during the breakup of Yugoslavia.
Born on May 14, 1922 (103 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 4 | 6.75 | 0.36% | +20% | 4,105,267 | 17,769 | $68,000 | 294$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,927 | $56,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 5 | 6,184,205 | 19,696 | $124,000 | 346$ |
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman is viewed by some as a nationalist and a key figure during the war in Croatia.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman was the first President of Croatia and the founder of HDZ.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman is referenced regarding his views on the NDH and Ustaše.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman was the president of Croatia and played a decisive role in the military efforts against Serbian forces during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Slovenia:
He was one of the signatories of the Dayton peace agreement that ended the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman was the Croatian president during the negotiations in Dayton and was described as very pragmatic.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman was mentioned in the context of the war in Bosnia and the complexities of alliances during that time.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman is mentioned as someone who is not favored by the author.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman is referenced as the first president of Croatia and a significant figure in the country's history.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman was the first president of Croatia who was imprisoned for discussing historical topics.
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