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 | |
 Divjak in 2006 | |
| Born | 11 March 1937 |
| 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 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Yugoslavia (1956–92).svg.png.webp){kind=small} 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]
References
- Fu. M. (8 April 2021). "Preminuo Jovan Divjak" (in Bosnian). avaz.ba. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
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