Josip Juraj Strossmayer
Josip Juraj Strossmayer, also Štrosmajer (pronounced [jǒsip jûraj ʃtrǒsmajer]; German: Joseph Georg Strossmayer; 4 February 1815 – 8 April 1905) was a Croatian prelate of the Catholic Church, politician and benefactor. Between 1849 and his death, se served as the Bishop of Bosnia (Đakovo) and Syrmia. He was one of the key founders of the Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts (today named Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts) and the Gallery of Old Masters in Zagreb.
Josip Juraj Strossmayer | |
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Josip Juraj Strossmayer by Josip Franjo Mücke (1871) | |
| Born | 4 February 1815 Osijek, Kingdom of Slavonia, Austrian Empire |
| Died | 8 April 1905 (aged 90) |
| Resting place | Đakovo Cathedral, Đakovo, Croatia 45°18′27.9″N 18°24′39″E |
| Other names | Joseph Georg Strossmayer |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna |
| Occupation(s) | Bishop, politician, professor |
| Years active | 1838–1905 |
| Known for | Founder of Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts |
| Political party | People's Party (until 1880) Independent People's Party (1880–1905) |
| Movement | Illyrian Movement |
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