France Bučar
France Bučar (2 February 1923 – 21 October 2015) was a Slovenian politician, legal expert and author. Between 1990 and 1992, he served as the first speaker of the freely elected Slovenian Parliament. He was the one to formally declare the independence of Slovenia on 25 June 1991. He is considered one of the founding fathers of Slovenian democracy and independence. He is also considered, together with Peter Jambrek, the main author of the current Slovenian constitution.
France Bučar | |
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| 1st Speaker of the National Assembly of Slovenia | |
| In office 17 May 1990 – 23 December 1992 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Herman Rigelnik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 February 1923 Bohinjska Bistrica, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes |
| Died | 21 October 2015 (aged 92) Bohinjska Bistrica, Slovenia |
| Political party | Slovenian Democratic Union |
| Spouse | Ivka Bučar |
| Alma mater | University of Ljubljana |
| Profession | Lawyer, Academic, Politologist |
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