Jovan Divjak
Jovan Divjak (11 March 1937 – 8 April 2021) was a Bosnian army general. He was the Deputy Commander of the Bosnian army's main staff until 1994, during the Bosnian War.
Jovan Divjak | |
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Јован Дивјак | |
Born | |
Died | 8 April 2021 | (aged 84)
Nationality | Bosnian |
Other names | Čika Jovo (English: Uncle Jovo) |
Spouse(s) | Vera Divjak (m. 1960; died 2017) |
Children | 2 |
Allegiance | Yugoslavia (1956–92) Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992–95) |
Service/branch | Yugoslav Ground Forces (1956–92) Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992–95) |
Years of service | 1956–1995 |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Bosnian War |
On 8 April 2021, Divjak died in Sarajevo at the age of 84.[1]
Jovan Divjak Media
Divjak receiving the "Peace Builders" Award in the Parliament of Catalonia from Anna Simó in Barcelona, 17 March 2014.
References
- ↑ Fu. M. (8 April 2021). "Preminuo Jovan Divjak" (in bosanski). avaz.ba. Retrieved 8 April 2021.