Grga Novak

Grga Novak
Born2 April 1888
Died7 September 1978
NationalityCroatian
Known forArchaeology, History of Dalmatia
Scientific career
FieldsHistory, archaeology, geography
InstitutionsUniversity of Zagreb, Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts[a]
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Grga Novak (2 April 1888 – 7 September 1978) was a distinguished Croatian historian, archaeologist and geographer, and President of the Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts[a] from 1958 to 1978. Born on the island of Hvar, he was Professor of Ancient History in the University of Zagreb, where he was also Rector between 1946 and 1947. He is best known for pioneering archaeology in Croatia, and his publications on the history of Dalmatia, Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar and the Adriatic Islands.[1]


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  1. ^ "Grga Novak Biography". Mediterranean Institute Grga Novak. Archived from the original on 24 May 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2009.