Ratko Mladić was a Bosnian Serb military officer who led the Army of Republika Srpska during the Yugoslav Wars. In 2017, he was convicted of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and democide (mass killing of people) and sentenced to life imprisonment in The Hague, where he died in 2026.
Ratko Mladić Biography
| Full Name | Ratko Mladić |
| Nickname | Ratko Mladić |
| Profession | Military officer |
| Date of Birth | 12 March 1942 |
| Age | 84 years old at the time of hi death in August 2026) |
| Birth Place | Bozanovici, independent, Sate of Croatia |
| Nationality | Bosnian Serb |
| Education Qualification | Not known |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Bosnian Serb |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Date of Death | 27 August 2026 |
| Death Place | United Nations Detention Unit, The Hague, Netherlands |
| Cause of Death | Natural |
Ratko Mladić Age
Ratko Mladić was born on 12 March 1942 in Bozanovici, Independent State of Croatia. He was 84 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Pisces.
Ratko Mladić Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Bosiljka Mladic |
| Children | Darko and Ana |
Ratko Mladić Family
| Father’s Name | Nedjo Mladic |
| Mother’s Name | Stana Mladic |
| Brother’s Name | Milivoje |
| Sister’s Name | Milica Mladic |
Career
| Allegiance | Socialist federal Republic of Yugoslavia Republic of Sebian Krajina Republika Srpska. |
| Branch | Yugoslav People’s Amry (until 1992) Army of Republika Srpska (1992-1996) |
| Service Years | 1965 to 1996 |
| Rank | Colonel-general |
| Until | Armored divisions, artillery, special forces |
| Commands | 9th corps (JNA) 2nd Military District Headquarters (JNA) Chief of the VRS General Staff |
| Conflicts | Yugoslav Wars – (Crotian War of, Independence, Bosnian War) |
| Awards | Order of Brotherhood and Unity (II) Order of Military Merits (III) Order of Military Merits (11) Order of the People’s Army (II) |
Ratko Mladić Height And Weight
| Height (Approx) | In centimeters – 170 cm. In meters – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’7” |
| Weight (Approx) | In kilograms – 70 kg In pounds – 153 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Ratko Mladić Net Worth
There is no public information about Ratko Mladić’s net worth at the time of his death in August 2026.
| Net Worth (Approx) | None |
| Income sources | None |
Some Interesting Facts About Ratko Mladić
- Ratko Mladic was born and raised in Bzozanovici near Kalinovik, at the time part of the independent State of Croatia.
- His father, Neda, was a member of the Yugoslav Partisans.
- He was raised by his mother, Stana, with his siblings, Milica and Milivoje, by herself after the death of her husband.
- Upon finishing elementary school, Mladic worked in Sarajevo as a Whitesmith for the PRETIS company.
- He went on to the KOV Military Academy and the Officers Academy thereafter.
- He joined the League of communists of Yugoslavia, remaining a member until the party disintegrated in 1990.
- On 31 January 1989, Mladic was promoted to be head of the Education Department of the Third Military District of Skopje.
- In January 1991, he was promoted again to Deputy Commander in Pristina.
- In October 1991, Mladic was promoted to major general.
- Among other early operations, Mladic aided Milan Martic’s militia in the 1991 siege of Kijevo and the battle of Zadar.
- On 24 April 1992, Mladic was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel general.
- On 24 June 1994, he was promoted to the rank of colonel general over approximately 80,000 troops stationed in the area.
- On 11 June 2009, a Bosnian television station broadcast videos of Mladic, filmed over the previous decade.
- He was arrested on 26 May 2011 in Lazarevo, northern Serbia, where he had been staying at a relative’s house.
- He also survived a heart attack he had while in detention until 23 December 2013.
- On 8 June 2021, Mladic’s final appeal was rejected, and his life imprisonment sentence was confirmed.
- Ratko Mladic was married to his wife, Bosikjka had two children, a son named Darko and a daughter named Ana.
FAQ:
How old was Ratko Mladic?
84 years old (at the time of death)
Who is Ratko Mladic’ wife?
Bosiljka Mladic (m. 1966)
What happened to Ratko Mladić?
Ratko Mladić died on 27 August 2026, after suffering several strokes, at age 84.
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