People
Nikola Tesla
Smiljan, Croatia
Born in the village of Smiljan, he worked on alternating-current power systems and electric motors, and is known for the Tesla coil.
Lived: 1856–1943 · Known for: Electrical engineer and inventor
Croatia: leaders, famous people, culture and history
1 place on the atlas covering people. Highlights include Nikola Tesla.
What is on the atlas
- People Nikola Tesla
Who leads Croatia?
| President | Zoran Milanovic |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Andrej Plenkovic |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Croatia’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Croatia
- Nikola Tesla inventor, born in Smiljan (in today's Croatia)
- Dora Pejacevic composer
- Ivan Mestrovic sculptor
- Luka Modric footballer
- Rudjer Boskovic scientist and polymath
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
People in Croatia
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Croatia today, a short selection of well-known people from Croatia, and the 1 place pinned for Croatia on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Croatia on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the people page.
Questions about Croatia
Who is the leader of Croatia?
As of July 2026: President: Zoran Milanovic; Prime Minister: Andrej Plenkovic. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Croatia?
Well-known people connected with Croatia include Nikola Tesla (inventor, born in Smiljan (in today's Croatia)), Dora Pejacevic (composer), Ivan Mestrovic (sculptor), Luka Modric (footballer) and Rudjer Boskovic (scientist and polymath).
Which famous people from Croatia are pinned on the atlas?
People pinned for Croatia include Nikola Tesla. Open the map to read a short summary of each.
How can I explore Croatia on the map?
Choose See Croatia on the map above, or search for Croatia on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.