Anka Berus, before 1941

Anka Berus (1903–1991), was a Croatian politician (Communist). She was a member of the resistance during the Second World War. In 1945, she became the first female cabinet minister in Croatia.[1]

She was Finance Minister 1945-1953 and Member of the Executive Council of Yugoslavia in 1953-1960. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Enciklopedija Jugoslavije (knjiga prva). „Jugoslavenski leksikografski zavod“, Zagreb 1980. godina.
  2. ↑ "First female ministers".
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