Stjepan Radic

ModernPoliticianCroatia1871 — 1928

Croatian peasant leader shot in parliament.

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Quick Facts

Born

1871

Died

1928

Country

Croatia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score55.9

Stjepan Radic — Complete Timeline

1904 AD

Founded Croatian Peasant PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

Radic co-founded the Croatian Peasant Party (HSS) with his brother Antun. The party advocated for the rights of Croatian peasants, land reform, and Croatian autonomy within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, becoming a major political force.

Croatian PoliticsPeasant MovementFounding

Impact: regionalconstructive

1919 AD

Imprisoned for Pro-Yugoslav ActivitiesPolitical Action◆ Major

Radic was imprisoned by the Yugoslav authorities for his opposition to the centralist constitution and his advocacy for Croatian autonomy. His imprisonment made him a martyr for the Croatian cause and increased his popularity.

YugoslaviaImprisonmentCroatian Rights

Impact: nationaltragic

1924 AD

Joined the Peasant InternationalPolitical Action◆ Major

Radic took the Croatian Peasant Party into the Peasant International (Green International) in Moscow, aligning with the Soviet Union. This move shocked Yugoslav authorities and led to his arrest and the party's temporary ban.

International PoliticsPeasant InternationalControversy

Impact: national

1928 AD

Assassinated in Yugoslav ParliamentPolitical Action

Radic was shot by Montenegrin Serb politician Puni

AssassinationPolitical CrisisYugoslavia

Impact: nationaltragic