Nenad Bogdanović
- September 27, 2007
- 53 years
- lymphoma
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Nenad Bogdanović, 53, Serbian politician, mayor of Belgrade (2004–2007), lymphoma.
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Nenad Bogdanović was a dedicated Serbian politician who rose from a background in electrical engineering to
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Nenad Bogdanović was an electrical engineer turned Serbian politician who served as the mayor of Belgrade from 2004 until his death in 2007.
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Nenad Bogdanović was a dedicated Serbian politician who rose from a background in electrical engineering to become the mayor of Belgrade. Born in 1954, he initially pursued a career in the telecommunications sector, holding significant managerial positions. His political journey began in 1992 when he joined the Democratic Party. He advanced through the party ranks, serving as a member of the National Parliament of Serbia starting in 2001. In 2004, he achieved a major milestone by being elected as the mayor of Belgrade. He served the city faithfully until his life was cut short by lymphoma in 2007. At the age of fifty-three, his sudden death left a significant vacancy in the leadership of the Serbian capital.
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|Nenad Bogdanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Ненад Богдановић, pronounced [nênaːd bogdǎːnoʋit͡ɕ]; 12 May 1954 – 27 September 2007) was a Serbian politician who served as the mayor of Belgrade from 2004 to 2007.
Education and career
Bogdanović was born on 12 May 1954. He completed his high school education at Matematička gimnazija (a school of Special National Interest) and then graduated from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Electrical Engineering, earning a Magister of Sciences in Electrical Engineering.
Bogdanović then worked in the telecommunications sector, first on research and development and later, in managerial jobs.
In 1989, he was appointed Director of the joint venture of Messrs. GTE Telecommunications and EI Pupin. Two years later, he became the Commercial Manager and, as of 1996, he had been the General Manager of Alkatel Pupin Jugoslavija.
Bogdanović became a member of the Democratic Party (DS) in 1992 and was elected as Chairman of the Zemun Board in 1993, thereafter the Vice Chairman of the City Board and the commissioner for Belgrade. In 2001 he became an MP in the National Parliament of Serbia.
Bogdanović was elected Mayor of Belgrade in 2004. He served until his death in 2007 after succumbing to a "grave illness". Afterwards, Zoran Alimpić and Branislav Belić became acting Mayors of Belgrade, and was eventually succeeded by Dragan Đilas.
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16 Verified Trivia Questions About Nenad Bogdanović
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1.Which two individuals served as acting mayors following the death of Nenad Bogdanović?
- A.Dragan Đilas and Zoran Alimpić
- B.Branislav Belić and Dragan Đilas
- C.Zoran Alimpić and Branislav BelićCorrect
- D.The Zemun Board Chairman and the Commissioner
After Nenad Bogdanović's death, Zoran Alimpić and Branislav Belić became acting mayors of Belgrade.
Source: education and career section
2.What field did Nenad Bogdanović work in after graduating from the University of Belgrade?
- A.Mathematics research
- B.TelecommunicationsCorrect
- C.Automotive engineering
- D.Local government
Nenad Bogdanović worked in the telecommunications sector after graduating.
Source: education and career section
3.What was the date of death for Nenad Bogdanović?
- A.12 May 2007
- B.27 September 2004
- C.12 May 2004
- D.27 September 2007Correct
Nenad Bogdanović died on 27 September 2007.
Source: biographical introduction
4.On what date was Nenad Bogdanović born?
- A.12 May 1992
- B.27 September 2007
- C.27 September 1954
- D.12 May 1954Correct
Nenad Bogdanović was born on 12 May 1954.
Source: biographical introduction
5.Which university did Nenad Bogdanović graduate from?
- A.University of Kragujevac
- B.University of Novi Sad
- C.University of BelgradeCorrect
- D.University of Niš
Nenad Bogdanović graduated from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Electrical Engineering.
Source: education and career section
6.What was the professional role of Nenad Bogdanović in 1989?
- A.Director of the joint venture of GTE Telecommunications and EI PupinCorrect
- B.Member of the National Parliament of Serbia
- C.Commercial Manager of GTE Telecommunications
- D.General Manager of Alkatel Pupin Jugoslavija
In 1989, Nenad Bogdanović was appointed Director of the joint venture of Messrs. GTE Telecommunications and EI Pupin.
Source: education and career section
7.In what year did Nenad Bogdanović join the Democratic Party (DS)?
- A.1992Correct
- B.2004
- C.1993
- D.2001
Nenad Bogdanović became a member of the Democratic Party in 1992.
Source: education and career section
8.At which institution did Nenad Bogdanović complete his high school education?
- A.EI Pupin School
- B.Belgrade Technical Institute
- C.Zemun Gymnasium
- D.Matematička gimnazijaCorrect
Nenad Bogdanović completed his high school education at Matematička gimnazija.
Source: education and career section
9.What was the political position held by Nenad Bogdanović in 2001?
- A.Mayor of Belgrade
- B.Commissioner for Belgrade
- C.Member of Parliament in the National Parliament of SerbiaCorrect
- D.Chairman of the Zemun Board
In 2001, Nenad Bogdanović became an MP in the National Parliament of Serbia.
Source: education and career section
10.In what year did Nenad Bogdanović become the General Manager of Alkatel Pupin Jugoslavija?
- A.1996Correct
- B.1989
- C.2004
- D.1991
As of 1996, Nenad Bogdanović had been the General Manager of Alkatel Pupin Jugoslavija.
Source: education and career section
11.When did Nenad Bogdanović serve as the mayor of Belgrade?
- A.2004–2007Correct
- B.1992–1996
- C.1996–2001
- D.2001–2007
Nenad Bogdanović served as the mayor of Belgrade from 2004 to 2007.
Source: biographical introduction
12.What academic degree did Nenad Bogdanović earn from the University of Belgrade?
- A.Master of Business Administration
- B.Doctor of Philosophy in Telecommunications
- C.Magister of Sciences in Electrical EngineeringCorrect
- D.Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Nenad Bogdanović graduated from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Electrical Engineering, earning a Magister of Sciences in Electrical Engineering.
Source: education and career section
13.Who succeeded Nenad Bogdanović as the mayor of Belgrade?
- A.Zoran Alimpić
- B.Dragan ĐilasCorrect
- C.Branislav Belić
- D.The Democratic Party Board
After his death, Nenad Bogdanović was eventually succeeded by Dragan Đilas.
Source: education and career section
14.What was the specific status of the school where Nenad Bogdanović attended high school?
- A.A state-funded technical academy
- B.A regional secondary school
- C.A school of Special National InterestCorrect
- D.An international telecommunications institute
Nenad Bogdanović attended Matematička gimnazija, which is noted as a school of Special National Interest.
Source: education and career section
15.In what year was Nenad Bogdanović elected as the Chairman of the Zemun Board?
- A.2001
- B.1996
- C.1992
- D.1993Correct
Nenad Bogdanović was elected as the Chairman of the Zemun Board in 1993.
Source: education and career section
16.What was the reported cause of death for Nenad Bogdanović?
- A.Heart failure
- B.LymphomaCorrect
- C.A traffic accident
- D.A grave illness
The text identifies the cause of death as lymphoma, also described as succumbing to a grave illness.
Source: biographical introduction
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