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Nikolay KrestichSerbian historian, lawyer and politician
Date of Birth: 20.09.1829
Country:  Serbia |
Content:
- Life and Education
- Academic Career
- Legal and Political Roles
- Historical Writings
- - Obštij zemljopis (General Geography, Belgrade, 1861 and 1863)
- Legacy
Life and Education
Jovan Jovanović was born in the city of Vác, in the northern part of Hungary, which was then part of the Austrian Empire. He studied at the University of Pest, earning a doctorate in law and philosophy.
Academic Career
From 1853 to 1862, Jovanović taught philosophy of law and history of jurisprudence at the Belgrade Lyceum. In 1862, he became the head of the police department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Serbia.
Legal and Political Roles
In 1865, Jovanović became a member of the Court of Cassation, and in 1875 he became its president. From 1884 to 1894, he served as a member of the State Council, an advisory body on legislative matters.
Historical Writings
Jovanović also authored numerous historical works, including:- Obrazi iz obšte istorijie (Sketches from General History, Novi Sad, 1860)
- Kratka istorija srpskog naroda (A Short History of the Serbian People, Belgrade, 1860)
- Obštij zemljopis (General Geography, Belgrade, 1861 and 1863)
- Istorija srpskog naroda (History of the Serbian People, Belgrade, 1862 and 1868)
Legacy
Jovanović's diary is considered a valuable source for understanding the social and political life of Serbia in the second half of the 19th century. Despite his efforts to write a comprehensive history of Serbia, his work in this area was not considered a success.
