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Current Head of State and Head of Government
Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into two Entities – the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska, which are politically autonomous to an extent, as well as the Brčko District, which is jointly administered by both. The Entities each have their own constitutions.
The highest political authority in the country is the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The High Representatives is selected by an international Steering Board composed of representatives of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, the presidency of the European Union, the European Commission, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Due to the vast powers of the High Representative over Bosnian politics and essential veto powers, the position has also been compared to that of a viceroy.
The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a three-member panel which serves as a collective head of state. The chairmanship rotates amongst three members (a Bosniak, a Serb, and a Croat) every 8 months within their 4-year term. The three members of the Presidency are elected directly by the people, with Federation voters electing both the Bosniak and the Croat member, and Republika Srpska voters electing the Serb member.
The Prime Minister, formally titled Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is nominated by the Presidency and approved by the House of Representatives.
| Notable | Born | Title | In Office | Photo | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Schmidt | 1957 | High Representative | 2021 |  | Not Connected |
| Željko Komšić | 1964 | Croat President | 2023 |  | Not Connected |
| Denis Bećirović | 1975 | Bosniak President | 2023 |  | Not Connected |
| Željka Cvijanović | 1967 | Serb President | 2022 |  | Not Connected |
| Borjana Krišto | 1961 | Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers | 2003 |  | Not Connected |
The Yugoslavian Monarchy
Known as the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes until 1929, the Kingdom of Yugoslavia was established on 1 Dec 1918 and the reigning King of Serbia became the king of all Yugoslavia. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia included the current countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and the partially recognized country of Kosovo.
The first king of Yugoslavia was King Peter I. He was the king of Serbia from 1903 and became the first king of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (later called Yugoslavia) in 19181. After his death in 1921, his son, Alexander I, ascended to the throne2. Alexander I was also known as Alexander the Unifier and was the King of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes from 16 August 1921 to 3 October 1929. He then became the King of Yugoslavia from 3 Oct 1929 until his assassination in 1934.
King Alexander was succeeded by his son, Peter II, on 9 Oct 1934. Peter was just 11 years old at the time, so a regency was set up under his cousin, Prince Paul. After Paul declared Yugoslavia’s accession to the Tripartite Pact in late March 1941, a pro-British coup d’état deposed the regent and declared Peter of age. However, Axis forces invaded Yugoslavia ten days later and quickly overran the country, forcing King Peter and his ministers into exile. Peter II was the last king of Yugoslavia, reigning until he was officially deposed. The monarchy was formally abolished and a republic was proclaimed on 29 Nov 1945.
| Notable | Born | Died | Title | Reign | Photo | Status |
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| King Peter II of Yougoslavia | 1923 | 1970 | Last King of Yougoslavia | 1934-1945 |  | Connected |
Bosnian Herzegovinian Notables
| Notable | Born | Died | Claim to Fame | Photo | Status |
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| Ivo Andrić | 1892 | 1975 | Nobel Prize-winning Writer |  | Not Connected |
| Vladimir Prelog | 1906 | 1998 | Nobel Prize-winning Chemist |  | Not Connected |
| Lepa Radić | 1925 | 1943 | World War Hero |  | Not Connected |
| Bekim Fehmiu | 1936 | 2010 | Actor |  | Not Connected |
| Silvana Armenulić | 1939 | 1976 | Folk Singer |  | Not Connected |
| Ivica Osim | 1941 | 2022 | Football Plater/Manager |  | Not Connected |
For additional Bosnian Herzegovinian notables see: Category: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Notables
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