1925 – 2003
First President of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1990-1996, 1996-2000) who led the country's independence from Yugoslavia and authored influential Islamic philosophical works including 'Islam Between East and West'.
1945 – 2017
Bosnian Croat general during the Yugoslav Wars who was convicted of war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal and died by suicide in court after drinking poison in 2017.
1945 – Present
Bosnian Serb psychiatrist-turned-politician who served as President of Republika Srpska during the Bosnian War and was later convicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for genocide and crimes against humanity.
1943 – Present
Former Chief of Staff of the Bosnian Serb Army during the 1992-1996 Bosnian War, convicted of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre and the siege of Sarajevo.
1952 – Present
Former striker who played for Paris Saint-Germain and later managed multiple national teams including Algeria, Japan, and Morocco at World Cup tournaments.
1984 – Present
Striker who scored 28 goals in 83 appearances for Bosnia and Herzegovina's national team and played in the Bundesliga for clubs including VfB Stuttgart and Hertha Berlin.
1964 – Present
Bosnian Croat politician serving as the Croat member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's tripartite presidency since 2018, representing the Democratic Front party.
1987 – Present
Goalkeeper who earned over 60 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina and played in the Premier League for clubs including Stoke City, Bournemouth, and Everton.
1986 – Present
Prolific striker who became Bosnia and Herzegovina's all-time leading goalscorer with over 60 international goals and played for top European clubs including Manchester City, AS Roma, and Inter Milan.
1985 – Present
Croatian professional tennis player who has achieved success primarily in doubles competitions, winning multiple ATP titles and representing Croatia in Davis Cup matches.
1990 – Present
Creative midfielder who earned over 100 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina's national team and played for elite clubs including Juventus, Barcelona, and Beşiktaş.
1994 – Present
NBA center who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers and represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in international basketball.
1955 – Present
Legendary Bosnian midfielder who starred for Paris Saint-Germain and Red Star Belgrade, later coaching the Bosnia national team.
1941 – 2022
Legendary Yugoslav footballer who later managed the Japan national team to the 2006 World Cup and coached FK Sarajevo, known for his tactical innovations and mentoring of players.
1959 – Present
Current Serb member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's tripartite presidency and long-serving President of Republika Srpska, known for advocating Bosnian Serb autonomy and opposing centralization.
1924 – 2011
Electrical engineer who served as the last Prime Minister of Yugoslavia from 1989-1991, attempting economic reforms before the country's dissolution.
1985 – Present
Central midfielder who played for FC Metz and Philadelphia Union, earning over 50 caps for the Bosnia national team.
1945 – Present
Former Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1993-1996) and presidential candidate who played a key role in the country's wartime government and later peace negotiations.
1948 – Present
Former striker who played for clubs across Europe and later became a successful manager, coaching teams in Greece and the Balkans.
1988 – Present
Bosnian human rights activist, journalist, and martial artist who advocates for LGBTI+ rights and social justice causes.
1335 – 1395
Serbian medieval ruler and fictional character
1956 – Present
Son of Alija Izetbegović who served as Bosniak member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's presidency from 2010-2018, representing the Party of Democratic Action (SDA).
1971 – Present
Former striker who scored prolifically in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund and Hamburger SV, later becoming a coach and poker player.
1969 – Present
Academy Award-winning film director best known for 'No Man's Land' (2001) and later served as a Bosnian politician.
1974 – Present
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker whose war drama 'Quo Vadis, Aida?' about the Srebrenica massacre was nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film in 2021.
