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| FAMOUS CROATIANS |
| Ruder Boskovic (1711-1787), born in Dubrovnik, worked in many european cities. One of the biggest physicists, mathematicians and astronomes of his time. Forerunner in modern physics. Founder of dynamic atomistics. His most famous book: "Theory of Natural Philosophy" Juraj Dalmatinac (George of Dalmatia) (around 1420-1473), sculptor and architect of the cathedral of Sibenik. Inventor of prefabrication with stone slabs. Marin Drzic (1508-1567): writer; chronicler of the Dubrovnik Republic; one of the biggest authors of comedies in Renaissance (predecessor of Moliere). Ivan Generalic (1914-1992): painter of naive arts; founder of the world-famous Hlebine painting school. Marin Getaldic (Marin Ghetaldus) (1566-1606): mathematician; famous for his use of algebra in geometrics and a pioneer in development of conic lenses. Ivan Gundulic (1589-1638): writer; famous for his work "Osman", which celebrates the spirit of freedom of the Republic of Dubrovnik. Julije Klovic (Giulio Clovio) (1498-1578), one of the most important miniatury painters of his time ("a new Michelangelo"). He painted for the Pope and for the Medici family in Florence. Miroslav Krleza (1893-1981), one of the most renowned croatian writers of the 20th century. Essayist and encyclopedian, poet, author of novels and dramaturgist, whose works had been translated into all languages of the world. Founder of Croatian Lexicography. Vatroslav Lisinski (1819-1854): composer; author of the first croatian opera "Love and Malice" from 1846. Ivan Lupis (1813-1875): navy officer from Rijeka; inventor of the torpedo, that has first been produced in 1866 in the Whitehead factory in Rijeka. Marin (4th century): stonemason from the Island of Rab; founder of San Marino, the first republic in europe. Ivan Mestrovic (1883-1962), famous croatian sculptor, known for his monumental sculptures with national thematics; particularly known for his indian-sculptures in Chicago, lived and worked in the USA till the end of his life. Slavoljub Penkala (1871-1922): inventor of the ballpoint pen and the fountain-pen in 1906, as well as the first croatian, two-seated airplane. Marco Polo (1253-1324): adventurer, explorer and scientist; he discovered China way from europe; brought the silk-worm from China to Europe; born on the island of Korcula, which at this point of time was under Venecian power. Vladimir Prelog (1906-1998): chemist; worked in Switzerland; awarded with the Nobel-prize for chemistry in 1975. Stjepan Radic (1871-1928): politician; founder of the Croatian Peasant Party (HSS); democrat and fighter for freedom of Croatia; died after an assassination in the People's Assembly of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Lavoslav Ruzicka (1887-1976): chemist; worked in Switzerland; awarded with the Nobel-prize for chemistry in 1939. David Schwartz (1852-1897): constructor of the airship with metal-construction; Ferdinand Zeppelin bought out his work and, based on them, built the aircraft which bears his name. Ante Starcevic (1823-1896): politician; founder of the Croatian Party of Right (HSP); he stood for an absolute independence of Croatia; named the "Father of the Nation". Alojzije Stepinac (1898-1960): Archbishop of Zagreb; cardinal and theologian; publicly condemned fascist persecution during World War II; was imprisoned after the establishment of Communist rule. Died in confinement. Proclaimed a martyr. The Pope JOHN PAUL II beatificated Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac on 3rd October 1998. Faust Vrancic (lat. Faustus Verantius) (1551-1617): inventor, philosopher and lexicographer; anticipated a whole string of technical inventions, among others the parachute. Ivan Vucetic (1858-1925), one of the inventors of dactyloscopy, the method for identifying persons by their fingerprints. |
| I hope you learn a lot about my country CROATIA!!!! Croatia is a well-known country because of the past WAR that occurred their and also for the national soccer team receiving third place at France 98. Croatia is full of great athletes in every sport possible. I would like to add that a lot of people don't know much about Croatia, The CROATIAN name was first mentioned 500B.C. From the years 620-640 Croatians arrived in present-day Croatia and adopted Christianity. So you see CROATIA is a lot older then just 12 years (1991). CROATIANS fought their whole lives for independence, from Napoleon to British to Austro-Hungarian Empire to the Serbians, so you see Croatia never had it easy. BUT they always got their freedom. It wasn't till 1992 that Croatia and Herceg-Bosna ("Bosna and Hercegovina") separated, Herceg-Bosna IS CROATIAN LAND and always will be. You can ask any Croatian that!! SO due to NATO they are separated by map, BUT NOT BY HEART. They will be together again. Mark my WORDS. HRVATSKA DO DRINE. Croatians people are very well known around the world; just the fact is people don't know that they are CROATIAN. Example Christopher Columbus who founded America was of CROATIAN descent, the man who invented AC electricity Nicholas Tesla was born in Croatia, and also Marko Polo was a Croatian. All these man are of CROATIAN Descendent. Croatia Had, and has many great people. A man from Dalmacija, Ante Maglica invented the MAGlite. All you skydivers and pilots out there in the world for you're safety can thank Croatia for that, cause the fact is a CROATIAN man invented the parachute, the man was Faust Vrancic (Latin name: Faustus Verantius 1551-1617) Now of days there are great athlets, for example Great European Boxer Zeljko Mavrovic, in Hockey Joe Sakic of Colorado Avalanche as well as Tony Kukoc and Zan Tabak in (NBA) Basketball, also former NBA star Drazen Petrovic.. In soccer Davor Suker who received the GOLDEN BOOT in France 98, and also The CROATIAN NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM who received "THIRD PLACE" in World Cup France 98 are well known for too. Also in Tennis, Goran Ivanisevic. Croatia also has many great actors, like Tom Hanks and Goran Visnjic. I am telling you their is just way too many Croatians around the world for me to list.... Croatia is every where you just don't know it... Croatia is probably some where in your home, What I mean is stuff like Mr. CLEAN the cleaning product is from the man MR.CROATIA, the guy on the bottle was a Croatian.... Mr. Clean = MR.CROATIA Whenever you use a ballpoint pen, Just think a CROATIAN invented that. The man who invented the first ball point pen, Mr.Penkalo a CROATIAN man... DID you also know that Croatians were the first to wear the "TIE". That is how we got our name. In French tie means, "La CRAVAT", and from cravat we got HRVAT - "CROAT". SO every time you get dressed up and put a "TIE" on, you are celebrating a part of CROATIAN HISTORY. So you see CROATIA and CROATIANS are everywhere, and they always will be. I don't think I need to tell you any more at this time, but if you want to know more just ask me, Their is still a lot more for YOU TO KNOW. |
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