Arrest of Milovan Djilas
Arrested for criticizing the Yugoslav monarchy
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Milovan Djilas Biography and Timeline
Follow Milovan Djilas through 14 dated historical records for Yugoslavia.
Milovan Djilas, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1933–1973Years on this page
1933
1940
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia
1953
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of Yugoslavia
Role range: 1953-1954
1954
Dismissal
Dismissed for his criticism of the power held by the Yugoslav Communist Party leaders
Role range: 1953-1954
1956
Arrest of Milovan Djilas
Imprisoned for his opposition to the regime
Role range: 1956-1966
1957
The New Class", critique of the emergence of Communist Party leaders
Publication of "The New Class", critique of the emergence of Communist Party leaders
The New Class
Publication of "The New Class", critique of the emergence of Communist Party leaders
The New Class", describes the party elite as a new social stratum
Publication of "The New Class", describes the party elite as a new social stratum
The New Class
Publication of "The New Class", describes the party elite as a new social stratum
1962
Conversations With Stalin", the "greatest criminal in history
Publication of "Conversations With Stalin", the "greatest criminal in history"
Conversations With Stalin
Publication of "Conversations With Stalin", the "greatest criminal in history"
greatest criminal in history
Publication of "Conversations With Stalin", the "greatest criminal in history"
1973
Memoirs of a Revolutionary", chronicles his own career
Publication of "Memoirs of a Revolutionary", chronicles his own career
Memoirs of a Revolutionary
Publication of "Memoirs of a Revolutionary", chronicles his own career
Records, sources and methodology
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