Rastko Petrović
After serving in the Serbian Army in World War I, he studied law in Paris and became a diplomat. Based at the Yugoslav embassy in Washington, D.C. during World War II, he remained in the United States after the war and died there in 1949. In 1986, after official recognition, his remains were brought to Belgrade.
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Rastko Petrović
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- Name
- Rastko Petrović Растко Петровић
- Born
- 3 March 1898
- Birthplace
- Belgrade, Kingdom of Serbia
- Died
- 15 August 1949
- Place of death
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- Poet, novelist, short story writer Rastko Petrović (1898–1949) was a Serbian poet and writer.
- Nationality
- Serbia
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After serving in the Serbian Army in World War I, he studied law in Paris and became a diplomat. Based at the Yugoslav embassy in Washington, D.C. during World War II, he remained in the United States after the war and died there in 1949. In 1986, after official recognition, his remains were brought to Belgrade.
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Rastko Petrović (1898–1949) was a Serbian art critic, diplomat and literary critic, among other activities. The art critic was born in Belgrade.
Rastko Petrović studied at University of Paris. The art critic was active in diplomacy, literary activity and literary criticism. Languages used include English and Serbian.
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• Name — Rastko Petrović Растко Петровић • Born — 3 March 1898 • Birthplace — Belgrade, Kingdom of Serbia • Died — 15 August 1949 • Place of death — Washington, D.C., United States • Occupation — Poet, novelist, short story writer Rastko Petrović (1898–1949) was a Serbian poet and writer.
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• Illustration — Grave of Rastko and Nadežda Petrović • Burleska gospodina Peruna, boga groma (A burlesque of Lord Perun, god of thunder), 1921. • Otkrovenje (Revelation), 1922. • Afrika, 1930. • Ljudi Govore (The people speak), 1931. • Dan šesti (The sixth day), 1961.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Rastko Petrovi'c and Rastko Petrovic. His recorded languages were Serbian and English.
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Rastko Petrović is recorded as art critic, writer, poet and painter.
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1898
Rastko Petrović born at Belgrade.
1949
Rastko Petrović died at Washington, D.C..
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