Slobodan Milošević Biography: Obituary, Wife, Children, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Brother, Parents

Slobodan Milošević was a Serbian politician and lawyer who served as President of Serbia (1990–1997) and President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1997–2000).

He was born on August 20, 1941, in Požarevac, Serbia. A graduate of the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law, he rose through the ranks of the Socialist Party.

He became one of the most influential and controversial leaders in the Balkans during the 1990s.

Profile

• Full Name: Slobodan Milošević
• Stage Name: Slobodan Milošević
• Born: August 20, 1941
• Age (at death): 64 years old
• Birthplace: Požarevac, Serbia, Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Serbian
• Occupation: Politician, Lawyer
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
• Parent: Svetozar Milošević (father), Stanislava Milošević (mother)
• Siblings: Borislav Milošević (brother)
• Spouse: Mirjana Marković
• Children: Marko Milošević, Marija Milošević
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million

Early Life And Education

Slobodan Milošević was born on August 20, 1941, in Požarevac, Serbia, during the reign of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. He was 64 years old at the time of his death on March 11, 2006.

He was raised in a Serbian Orthodox Christian family by his parents, Svetozar and Stanislava Milošević. He had one older brother, Borislav Milošević, who later served as a diplomat.

Both of his parents were educated but tragically died by suicide—his father when Slobodan was a teenager, and his mother years later. These events marked his early life with emotional difficulty.

He studied law at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law, where he became active in politics through the League of Communists of Yugoslavia. He graduated in 1964 and later worked in state institutions and banking before fully entering politics.

Career

Slobodan Milošević rose to power in the late 1980s through the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS). In 1989, he became President of the Presidency of Serbia, and in 1990, he was elected the first President of the Republic of Serbia, a role he held until 1997.

He was later elected President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1997–2000). His leadership was defined by ethnic conflict, nationalism, and wars in Bosnia, Croatia, and Kosovo. He was a central figure in the breakup of Yugoslavia and remained a dominant and polarizing presence in Balkan and international politics.

In 2001, Milošević was arrested and extradited to The Hague, where he was tried for war crimes, including genocide and crimes against humanity. He died in detention on March 11, 2006, before a verdict was reached.

Awards and Nominations

• Hero of Socialist Labour (early in career, party recognition)
• Received party honors during the Yugoslav-era governance
• No mainstream international awards due to political controversies

Personal Life

Slobodan Milošević was married to Mirjana Marković, a sociologist and political figure who led the Yugoslav Left party. Their marriage was politically and personally strong, and they remained together until his death on March 11, 2006.

They had two children: Marko Milošević, known for business activities during his father’s rule, and Marija Milošević. He stood at approximately 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm). There are no publicly known romantic relationships outside of his marriage to Mirjana.

Net Worth

Slobodan Milošević had an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million at the time of his death. His wealth was primarily accumulated during his years in political office as President of Serbia and later as President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.