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Anton Vratuša
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Anton Vratuša (2009)
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| President of the Executive Council of Slovenia | |
| In office 9 May 1978 – July 1980 |
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| Preceded by | Andrej Marinc |
| Succeeded by | Janez Zemljarič |
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| Born | 21 February 1915 Alsócsalogány, Austria-Hungary (today Dolnji Slaveči, Slovenia) |
| Died | 30 July 2017 (aged 102) Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Nationality | Slovene |
| Political party | League of Communists of Yugoslavia |
| Alma mater | University of Ljubljana |
| Civilian awards | Order of Merits for the People (I rank) Order of Brotherhood and Unity (II rank) |
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| Allegiance | Yugoslavia |
| Branch/service | Yugoslav Partisans |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Commands | Rab battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War II in Yugoslavia |
| Military awards | Order of the Partisan Star (II rank) Commemorative Medal of the Partisans of 1941 |
Anton Vratuša (born Antal Vratussa) was an important Slovenian politician and diplomat. He was the head of the government in Slovenia from 1978 to 1980. He also served as Yugoslavia's ambassador to the United Nations, which is like being a country's representative to a big international meeting.
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Early Life and Education
Anton Vratuša was born on February 21, 1915, in a place called Alsócsalogány. This area was part of Austria-Hungary back then, but today it's known as Dolnji Slaveči in Slovenia. His parents were Vratussa Antal and Anna Bokán.
He studied hard and became a teacher of stenography, which is a fast way of writing using special symbols. In 1941, he earned a special degree from the University of Ljubljana. His studies focused on Slavistics, which is the study of Slavic languages and cultures.
World War II and Resistance
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When World War II in Yugoslavia began, Anton Vratuša joined the Yugoslav Partisans. This was a group of people fighting against the forces that had taken over their country. From February 1942 to September 1943, he was held in special camps in Italy.
After one of these camps, called Rab, was freed by the Partisans, Vratuša became a leader. He was named Deputy Commander of the Rab battalion, a group made up of people who had survived the camp. He also worked with the Italian Partisans, helping to lead their delegation during the war.
Post-War Career and Diplomacy
After the war ended, Anton Vratuša continued his work in academics and diplomacy. Diplomacy means dealing with other countries. From 1953 to 1965, he was a chief advisor to Edvard Kardelj, a very important political leader in Yugoslavia.
Later, from 1967 to 1969, he served as Yugoslavia's ambassador to the United Nations. This meant he represented his country on the world stage.
From April 1978 to July 1980, Anton Vratuša became the Prime Minister of the Yugoslav Socialist Republic of Slovenia. As Prime Minister, he was the head of the government in Slovenia. He was also a respected member of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, which is a group of top experts in different fields.
He also helped start an organization called the International Center for Promotion of Enterprises. This center helps businesses grow, especially in developing countries. He later became the Honorary President of its Council.
Later Years and Death
Anton Vratuša lived a long and impactful life. He passed away on July 30, 2017, at the age of 102.
