Josip Broz Tito

Josip Broz Tito {{Audio|sr-JosipBrozTito.ogg|listen}} (May 7, 1892 – May 4, 1980) was the leader of Yugoslavia between the end of World War II and his death in 1980.

Family

Tito's first wife was Pelagija Broz who bore him a son, ?arko. His second wife was Hertha Haas, who in May of 1941 bore him a son Mi?o, although his most known wife was the last one, Jovanka Broz. His notable grandchildren include Aleksandra Broz, a prominent theatre director in Croatia, and Svetlana Broz, a cardiologist and writer in Bosnia.

Related Topics:
Pelagija Broz - ?arko - Hertha Haas - 1941 - Mi?o - Jovanka Broz - Aleksandra Broz - Svetlana Broz - Bosnia

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Tito was most likely born on May 7th but celebrated his birthday on May 25th after he became president of Yugoslavia, to mark the occasion of an unsuccesful attempt at his life by the Nazis in 1944. His birthday was institutionalized as the Day of the Youth in SFRY.

Related Topics:
May 25 - Nazis - 1944

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