Milan Kučan

About

Slovenian statesman who served as the country's first president from 1991 to 2002. He advocated a peaceful dissolution of the former Yugoslav nations in such a way that they could peaceably collaborate in the future.

Before Fame

He became involved with the Communist party while at university and became the leader of the League of Communists of Slovenia in 1986 but left when democracy began to rise.

Trivia

After his presidency ended, he was succeeded by Janez Drnovšek.

Family Life

He had two daughters with his wife Štefka Kučan.

Associated With

He was inducted into the Club of Madrid, a pro-democracy organization that also claims former U.S. president Bill Clinton as a member.