Madlena Zepter facts for kids

Madlena Zepter, also known as Madlena Janković, was born in 1947. She is a successful businesswoman from Serbia. She is also known as an "arts patron," which means she supports artists and cultural places with her money.

Madlena Zepter's Early Life and Education

Madlena Zepter was born in Belgrade, a city in what was then called FPR Yugoslavia. She went to the University of Belgrade, where she studied literature. Literature is the study of books, poems, and stories.

Supporting the Arts and Culture

Madlena Zepter loves to help the arts. In 1997, she started the Madlenianum Opera and Theatre. This is a special place where people can watch operas and plays. She was the only person who funded it at first. The theatre officially opened its doors in 2005.

She also created the Zepter Museum in Belgrade. Museums are places where important art and historical items are kept and shown to the public.

In 2011, Madlena Zepter received a special award called the Golden Wreath. The Serbian Culture Minister, Nebojša Bradić, gave her this award. It was to thank her for all her help and support for Serbian culture and art.

Madlena Zepter's Family Life

Madlena Zepter married Philip Zepter on February 21, 1976. They adopted a daughter named Emma in the year 2000. The Zepter family lives in a beautiful place called Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. This town is located in the south of France. They live in a villa that was built a long time ago, in 1893. Madlena Zepter looks up to many strong women from history. These women include Lou Salomé, Colette, Marguerite Yourcenar, Coco Chanel, and Peggy Guggenheim.