Josip Kušević
Josip Kušević (also spelled Joseph Kussevich, 23 May 1775 – 5 July 1846) was a Croatian politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Croatian Parliament and the Diet of Hungary. As a politician, he opposed introduction of Hungarian language in official use in Croatia. Kušević is known for De municipalibus iuribus et statutis regnorum Dalmatiae, Croatiae et Slavoniae – the work compiling and advocating the rights of Croatia to a special status within the Lands of the Crown of Saint Stephen, i.e. the Croatian state right. His works influenced the Illyrian movement and Kušević was held in high regard by supporters of the movement.
Josip Kušević | |
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| Born | 23 May 1775 Samobor, Croatia, Kingdom of Hungary |
| Died | 5 July 1846 (aged 71) Meidling (Vienna), Austrian Empire |
| Other names | Joseph Kussevich |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | De municipalibus iuribus et statutis regnorum Dalmatiae, Croatiae et Slavoniae |
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