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Tatjana Ljujić-Mijatović
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Татјана Љујић-Мијатовић
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| Serb Member of the Presidency of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||||||||
| In office 6 July 1992 – 5 October 1996 Serving with Mirko Pejanović
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| Preceded by | Nenad Kecmanović | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | Momčilo Krajišnik | ||||||||
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Tatjana Ljujić
11 May 1941 Sarajevo, Independent State of Croatia (modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
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| Nationality | Bosnian | ||||||||
| Political party | Social Democratic Party | ||||||||
| Children | 2, including Dunja | ||||||||
| Residences | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||||||
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Tatjana "Tanja" Ljujić-Mijatović (Serbian Cyrillic: Татјана "Тања" Љујић-Мијатовић; born May 11, 1941) is a former politician from Bosnia and Herzegovina. She is also a skilled horticulturist, which means she designs and cares for gardens and landscapes. During the Bosnian War, she played an important role as the Serb member of the country's Presidency. She worked to keep Bosnia and Herzegovina united and peaceful.
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Growing Up and Learning
Tatjana Ljujić-Mijatović was born in Sarajevo on May 11, 1941. She grew up in a Serb family. Her father was a high-ranking leader in the Yugoslav Partisans. This was a resistance group during World War II. She went to elementary school, high school, and university in Sarajevo.
Her Education Journey
Tatjana graduated from the University of Sarajevo in 1964. She earned a degree in agricultural engineering. Later, in 1982, she got a master's degree in landscape design. She studied for this at the University of Belgrade. She then earned her doctorate degree in Sarajevo in 1986.
Working as a Designer
She worked as a landscape designer in Vienna, Austria, from 1969 to 1971. After that, she worked in Sarajevo from 1971 to 1979. In 1982, she became a university professor. She taught in Mostar and Sarajevo.
Her Political Path
Tatjana Ljujić-Mijatović started her political work during Bosnia and Herzegovina's socialist time. In 1991, she became a delegate in the People's Assembly. A delegate is someone who represents people in a government body.
During the Bosnian War
The Bosnian War began in 1992. Tatjana Ljujić-Mijatović did not agree with politics that wanted to divide the country. She stayed in Sarajevo when the city was surrounded. This event was known as the Siege of Sarajevo. She strongly supported keeping Bosnia and Herzegovina as one country. She believed in a multiethnic state, where all groups could live together.
When a Serb member of the Presidency resigned, Tatjana took his place. The Presidency was a group of leaders for the country. She was the only woman among the seven members. In 1993, she spoke about life in Sarajevo during the siege. This led to her being considered for a role as a Bosnian ambassador to the United Nations. During peace talks, she firmly opposed dividing Bosnia and Herzegovina.
After the War Ended
After the war, Tatjana Ljujić-Mijatović remained active in politics. She was part of the Social Democratic Party. From 1998 to 2000, she served as the deputy mayor of Sarajevo. After that, she worked on the Sarajevo City Council. She is also a member of the Serb Civic Council.
Her Family Life
Tatjana Ljujić-Mijatović is divorced. She has two daughters. One of her daughters is Dunja Mijatović, who was born in 1964.
