1861 – 1925
Austrian philosopher who founded anthroposophy and established the Waldorf education system, blending spiritual science with practical applications in education, agriculture, and the arts.
1922 – 1999
First President of independent Croatia (1990-1999) and historian who led the country through its independence war and initial nation-building period.
1953 – Present
Former Prime Minister of Croatia (2003-2009) who was later convicted of corruption charges related to his time in office.
1957 – Present
Third President of Croatia (2010-2015), a lawyer and composer who also served as a university professor before entering politics.
1892 – 1980
Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman (1892−1980)
1964 – 1993
Legendary Croatian basketball player who starred for the New Jersey Nets in the NBA before his tragic death in a car accident at age 28.
1953 – Present
First female Prime Minister of Croatia (2009-2011) and former journalist who also served as Deputy Prime Minister under Ivo Sanader.
1986 – Present
Croatian striker who scored crucial goals in Croatia's run to the 2018 World Cup final, including the winning goal in the semi-final against England.
1971 – Present
Croatian football manager and former international midfielder who represented Croatia at the 1998 World Cup and later managed the national team and Bayern Munich.
1979 – Present
Croatian forward who played for Bayern Munich and won the Champions League in 2013, later becoming a football manager after retiring as a player.
1982 – Present
Croatian defender and long-time captain of Shakhtar Donetsk who earned over 130 caps for Croatia, later transitioning to coaching and football administration.
1971 – Present
Croatian tennis player who won Wimbledon in 2001 as a wildcard entry, known for his powerful left-handed serve and emotional on-court behavior.
1934 – Present
Second President of Croatia (2000-2010) who previously served as the last President of Yugoslavia before its dissolution.
1968 – Present
Former President of Croatia (2015-2020) and the country's first female head of state, previously serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Croatian Ambassador to the United States.
1972 – Present
Popular Croatian pop singer who has released multiple platinum albums and represented Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012.
1988 – Present
Croatian professional tennis player who won the 2014 US Open and reached a career-high ranking of World No. 3.
1968 – Present
Croatian football manager and former defender who captained the national team and has managed clubs including West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion.
1985 – Present
Croatian midfielder widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or and key player in Croatia's runner-up finish at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
1992 – Present
Croatian central midfielder who plays for Inter Milan and the Croatia national team, serving as vice-captain and competing in multiple World Cups.
1994 – Present
Croatian central midfielder who has played for Real Madrid and Chelsea, known for his dribbling skills and ball retention in tight spaces.
1989 – Present
Croatian winger known for his pace and crossing ability, who has played for major clubs including Inter Milan and Bayern Munich while earning over 100 international caps.
1989 – Present
Croatian center-back who has played for Premier League clubs including Southampton and Liverpool, helping Croatia reach the 2018 World Cup final.
1991 – Present
Croatian striker who plays for TSG Hoffenheim and the national team, known for his clinical finishing and versatility in attacking positions.
1966 – Present
Current President of Croatia since 2020, formerly serving as Prime Minister from 2011 to 2016 and leader of the Social Democratic Party.
1949 – 2023
Croatian author and literary critic known for her novels exploring post-Yugoslav identity and winner of multiple international literary awards.
