Slobodan Praljak 1945 – 2017

Biography

Slobodan Praljak was born on January 2, 1945, in Čapljina, a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He would become a prominent military figure during the conflicts that marked the region’s turbulent recent history. Throughout his life, Praljak held significant responsibilities in military command, though his legacy remained deeply complex and contested.

On November 29, 2017, Praljak died in The Hague at the age of 72. His death marked the end of a life shaped by the profound upheavals of his era. He was subsequently laid to rest at Mirogoj Cemetery in Zagreb, Croatia, one of the region’s most significant burial grounds.

Praljak’s life and actions remain subjects of serious historical and legal scrutiny. His story reflects the broader complexities and tragedies of southeastern European history in the late twentieth century, serving as a reminder of the lasting consequences of regional conflict.