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Serbian musicians died when they were 80

Here are 8 famous musicians from Serbia died at 80:

Alexander Soloviev

Alexander Soloviev (September 6, 1890 Kalisz-January 15, 1971 Geneva) was a Serbian scientist.

Alexander Soloviev was actually a Russian scientist who worked in Serbia for most of his life. He is known for his contributions in the fields of geology and seismology. He obtained his PhD in Geology from the University of Saint Petersburg in 1915 and later moved to Belgrade where he worked as a professor at the University of Belgrade. He later became the director of the Seismological Institute of the University of Belgrade, where he conducted groundbreaking research on the seismic activity of the Balkans region. Soloviev’s work was particularly instrumental in helping to define seismic zones in the Balkans, which helped to improve the region’s earthquake preparedness. Additionally, he was one of the first scientists to introduce the concept of earthquake prediction using statistical methods. Soloviev was widely recognized for his work and received many honors and awards during his career.

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Miomir Vukobratović

Miomir Vukobratović (October 1, 1931 Botoš-March 11, 2012) also known as Miomir Vukobratovic was a Serbian personality.

He was an engineer and professor in the field of robotics, particularly known for his work on bipedal walking robots. Vukobratović graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade in 1955 and went on to obtain his doctorate in 1962 from the same institution. Throughout his career, he published numerous articles and books on robotics and was awarded several honors for his contributions to the field. In addition to his work in robotics, Vukobratović was also an accomplished athlete and competed as a wrestler for Yugoslavia in the 1956 Olympics. He passed away on March 11, 2012, in Belgrade, Serbia, at the age of 80.

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Milorad Pavić

Milorad Pavić (October 15, 1929 Belgrade-November 30, 2009 Belgrade) also known as Milorad Pavić or Milorad Pavic was a Serbian writer, novelist, poet and translator. His children are called Jelena Pavić and Ivan Pavić.

Pavic was a prolific writer, who authored several critically acclaimed works of fiction and poetry during his lifetime. He was best known for his novel "Dictionary of the Khazars", which was published in 1984 and went on to become a global bestseller. The book was a unique blend of mythology, history and religion, and featured three different versions of the same story. Pavic's work drew heavily on folklore and was often described as a genre of magical realism. In addition to his writing, Pavic was also a prominent translator and published a number of translations of Russian literature into Serbian. He received several awards for his contributions to literature, including the NIN Literary Award and the Prize of the City of Belgrade. Today, he is widely regarded as one of the most important writers of his generation in the Balkans.

He died caused by heart failure.

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Nikola Simic

Nikola Simic (May 18, 1934 Belgrade-November 9, 2014 Serbia) a.k.a. N. Simic or Nikola Simić was a Serbian actor.

Nikola Simic was born on May 18, 1934 in Belgrade, Serbia. He began his acting career in the 1950s and quickly became a prominent figure in the Serbian film industry. Simic starred in over 150 films and television shows throughout his career, making him one of the most prolific actors in Serbian history. He was also known for his work as a director, screenwriter, and producer.

Simic's performances were widely acclaimed, and he won numerous awards for his work, including a Golden Arena for Best Actor at the Pula Film Festival in 1968 for his role in the film "Who's Singin' Over There?" He also received the prestigious Belgrade October Award in 1986 for his contributions to Serbian culture.

Aside from his work on screen, Simic was also a respected theater actor, having performed in numerous plays throughout his career. He was a member of the Serbian National Theatre in Belgrade, where he performed in Shakespeare plays, among others.

Nikola Simic passed away on November 9, 2014 in Serbia, leaving behind a rich legacy in Serbian cinema and theater.

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Dušan Radić

Dušan Radić (April 10, 1929 Sombor-April 3, 2010 Belgrade) a.k.a. Dusan Radic was a Serbian composer and academician.

Discography: Lord Jim / The Long Ships and Genghis Khan.

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Soja Jovanović

Soja Jovanović (February 1, 1922 Belgrade-April 22, 2002 Belgrade) also known as Sofija Jovanović or Soja was a Serbian film director and screenwriter.

Jovanović graduated in Philosophy from the University of Belgrade in 1946 and then studied film direction at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Belgrade. She started her career as an assistant director for Aleksandar Petrović in the film "Tri" in 1956. Jovanović went on to direct 12 feature films and TV series throughout her career. Her 1963 film "The Girl" won several awards at international film festivals, including the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival. She was also a respected screenwriter and wrote the script for the 1968 film "I Even Met Happy Gypsies," which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Soja Jovanović was a pioneer for women in the Serbian film industry, becoming the first female feature film director in the country. After her death in 2002, the Yugoslav Film Archive created the annual "Soja Jovanović Award" for women in film to honor her legacy.

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Miloš Obrenović I, Prince of Serbia

Miloš Obrenović I, Prince of Serbia (March 18, 1780 Gornja Dobrinja-September 26, 1860 Belgrade) a.k.a. Milos Obrenovic I, Prince of Serbia was a Serbian personality. He had eight children, Mihailo Obrenović III, Prince of Serbia, Milan Obrenović II, Prince of Serbia, Princess Petrija, Princess Jelisaveta, Princess Marija, Prince Todor, Princess Gabrijela and Prince Petar.

Miloš Obrenović I played a key role in the transformation of Serbia from an Ottoman province to a modern European state. He became the leader of the First Serbian Uprising in 1804, which aimed to liberate Serbia from Ottoman rule. Miloš was then elected as the prince of Serbia, a position he held intermittently for 25 years between 1815 and 1858.

During his reign, he implemented a number of important reforms, including the creation of a modern legal system, development of Serbia's infrastructure, and the establishment of diplomatic relations with other European countries. He also completely reorganized the Serbian army and agricultural system.

Despite these accomplishments, Miloš was known for his autocratic tendencies and his frequent purges of political opponents. He was overthrown twice during his reign, in 1839 and 1859, but eventually regained power on both occasions.

Miloš Obrenović I is remembered as one of the most important figures in Serbian history, hailed as a national hero for his role in the struggle for independence and his contributions to the modernization of the country.

Zvonimir Berković

Zvonimir Berković (August 1, 1928 Belgrade-June 9, 2009 Zagreb) was a Serbian screenwriter and film director.

Berković is considered as one of the most prolific and renowned filmmakers in Croatia. He graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb and began his career as a screenwriter and assistant director. His directorial debut was the film "Rondo" in 1966, which was a success and won several awards at film festivals. Some of his other notable works include "The Birch Tree" (1967), "Red Wheat" (1971), and "The Rat Savior" (1976).

In addition to his work in film, Berković was also a writer and professor of film directing at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb. He was a recipient of numerous awards for his contribution to the film industry, including the Golden Arena for Lifetime Achievement in 2006. Berković passed away in 2009 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy in Croatian cinema.

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