Ante Vokić
Ante Vokić (23 August 1909 – 8 May 1945) was a Croatian politician, general and putschist. Member of the Ustaše, he was the Minister of Armed Forces of the Independent State of Croatia from 29 January to 30 August 1944, succeeding Miroslav Navratil.
Ante Vokić | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Armed Forces of the NDH | |
| In office 29 January 1944 – 8 August 1944 | |
| Prime Minister | Nikola Mandić |
| Preceded by | Miroslav Navratil |
| Succeeded by | Nikola Steinfl |
| Minister of Transportation of the NDH | |
| In office 11 October 1943 – 30 August 1944 | |
| Prime Minister | Nikola Mandić |
| Preceded by | Hilmija Bešlagić |
| Succeeded by | Jozo Dumandžić |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 August 1909 Mostar, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 8 May 1945 (aged 35) Lepoglava Prison, Lepoglava, Independent State of Croatia |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Nationality | Croat |
| Political party | Ustaše movement |
| Spouse | Dragica Vokić |
| Profession | Soldier, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Croatia |
| Branch/service | Ustaše Army |
| Rank | Krilnik (General) |
| Commands | Ustaše Traffic Brigades Domobranstvo Ustaše Army |
Vokić was one of the leaders of the 1944 Lorković–Vokić plot, an attempt to align the country with the Allies and against the Axis powers. After the plot was uncovered, Vokić was arrested and later executed.
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