Stjepan Mesić is a Croatian politician who served as the President of Croatia from 2000 to 2010. He was born on December 24, 1934, in Slavonia, a region in eastern Croatia. Mesić was a prominent figure during the breakup of Yugoslavia and played a significant role in Croatia's transition to democracy. Before his presidency, Mesić held various political positions, including serving as the last president of the Presidency of Yugoslavia in 1991. He is known for advocating for human rights, regional cooperation, and European integration during his time in office.