Josip Runjanin
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Josip Runjanin (Serbian: Јосиф Руњанин, Josif Runjanin; 8 December 1821 – 2 February 1878) was a Croatian Serb soldier and composer from the Austrian Empire best known for composing the melody of Lijepa naša domovino, which later became the Croatian national anthem.
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Josip Runjanin | |
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Јосиф Руњанин | |
Born | Josif Runjanin (1821-12-08)8 December 1821 |
Died | 2 February 1878(1878-02-02) (aged 56) |
Nationality (legal) | Austrian |
Occupation(s) | Soldier and composer |
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