Ante Starčević
Croatian politician and writer (1823–1896) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ante Starčević (Croatian pronunciation: [ǎːnte stǎːrt͡ʃeʋit͡ɕ][1] listenⓘ; 23 May 1823 – 28 February 1896) was a Croatian politician and writer. His policies centered around Croatian state law, the integrity of Croatian lands, and the right of his people to self-determination. As an important member of the Croatian parliament and the founder of the Party of Rights he has laid the foundations for Croatian nationalism. He has been referred to as Father of the Nation due to his campaign for the rights of Croats within Austria-Hungary and his propagation of a Croatian state in a time where many politicians sought unification with other South Slavs.
Ante Starčević | |
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Born | (1823-05-23)23 May 1823 |
Died | 28 February 1896(1896-02-28) (aged 72) |
Resting place | Šestine, Zagreb |
Alma mater | University of Pécs |
Occupation(s) | Politician, writer |
Political party | Party of Rights (until 1895) Pure Party of Rights (1895–1896) |