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 | 2 | 6.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 4,105,267 | 6,863 | $68,000 | 114$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,621 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Totals | 3 | 6,188,641 | 9,484 | $80,800 | 130$ |
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman was the president who directly commanded the first special unit of the Croatian Army, which Ante Roso led.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman was one of the signatories of the Split Agreement.
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North Macedonia:
Franjo Tuđman expressed his historical mission to restore the Croatian kingdom during discussions about the future of Yugoslavia.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman is mentioned as the initiator of ideas that contributed to the rise of nationalism in Croatia during the 1990s.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman is referenced as the first Croatian president who opposed extremism and the Ustaše.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman is referenced as the first Croatian president who opposed extremism and the Ustaše.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman was referenced in the context of the charges against Croatian generals.
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Croatia:
Franjo Tuđman was the first president of Croatia and is quoted during a concert in Sinj.
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Croatia:
Thompson quoted the late president Franjo Tuđman during his concert, emphasizing his patriotic message.
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Montenegro:
Franjo Tuđman was the Croatian president during Operation 'Oluja' and is noted for his controversial statements regarding the operation.
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