Ante Starčević

Overview

There is one Croatian politician whom both left- and right-wing voters equally admire. We are, of course, talking about Ante Starčević, who graces the 1,000 kuna banknote. But what exactly earned him a place at the top of our distinguished society of monetary greats? What earned him the title “Father of the Homeland”? Is there a Mother of the Homeland? Find the answers in the new episode of Croatian Greats. You will also learn some lesser-known details from the life of this politician, philosopher, and writer. Is it true that he lived an almost ascetic life and went gray overnight? We visited his native Žitnik in Lika, spoke with a young and lively Ante Starčević, and prepared a show as hearty as a Lika potato. Enjoy!