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Jovan Zujovic
1856–1936
A pioneering Serbian geologist and anthropologist, he helped lay the foundations of modern earth science in Serbia while also taking an active role in public life. His work connected scientific curiosity with a broad interest in the history and character of the region.
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Камено доба
by Jovan Zujovic
About the author
Born in Brusnica on October 18, 1856, Jovan M. Žujović became one of the key builders of scientific study in Serbia. He is remembered as a pioneer of geology, paleontology, and craniometry in the country, and he later taught at Belgrade University.
Žujović studied natural sciences in Paris and brought that training back to Serbia, where he helped establish geology as a serious academic field. He also became the first president of the Serbian Geological Society and later served as president of the Serbian Royal Academy.
His career reached beyond science alone. Alongside his academic work, he was involved in politics and public service, including ministerial roles, which made him an important figure in Serbian intellectual and civic life. He died in Belgrade on July 19, 1936.