Jevrem Grujić
Jevrem Grujić | |
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| Minister of Internal Affairs Principality of Serbia | |
| In office 23 July 1859 – 4 August 1859 | |
| Monarch | Miloš Obrenović |
| Preceded by | Milivoje Jovanović |
| Succeeded by | Vladislav Vujović |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 4 July 1859 – 4 August 1859 | |
| Monarch | Miloš Obrenović |
| Preceded by | Jovan Filipović |
| Succeeded by | Matija Simic |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 1860–1861 | |
| Monarch | Mihailo Obrenović |
| Preceded by | Jevrem Grujić |
| Succeeded by | Djordje D. Cenić |
| Minister of Internal Affairs | |
| In office 31 August 1875 – 8 October 1875 | |
| Monarch | Milan Obrenović |
| Preceded by | Danilo Stefanović |
| Succeeded by | Ljubomir Kaljević |
| Minister of Justice Principality of Serbia | |
| In office 24 April 1876 – 13 October 1878 | |
| Monarch | Milan Obrenović |
| Preceded by | Stojan Marković |
| Succeeded by | Dimitrije Matić |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1827 Darosava, Principality of Serbia |
| Died | September 15, 1895 (aged 67) Belgrade, Kingdom of Serbia |
| Spouse | Jelena Grujić |
| Children | Slavko Grujić Mirka Grujić |
| Relatives | Mabel Grujić (daughter-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Licej Kneževine Srbije Sorbonne Law School University of Heideberg |
| Occupation | lawyer, politician, diplomat |
| Awards | Order of the White Eagle Order of the Cross of Takovo |
Jevrem Grujić (Serbian Cyrillic: Јеврем Грујић; November 8, 1827 – September 15, 1895) was a Serbian lawyer, politician, and diplomat who played a key role in shaping 19th-century Serbian politics. Known as an ideologue of Serbian liberalism, he was instrumental in drafting laws, serving in various government cabinets, and advocating for constitutional governance and national independence. His commitment to liberal ideals often placed him at odds with the absolutist regime of Prince Mihailo Obrenović, leading to multiple imprisonments, though public support frequently secured his release.
Grujić’s career was marked by significant contributions to Serbian political and intellectual life. As a founding member of the Liberal Party and a minister in several governments, he championed modernisation, freedom of the press, and education. Grujić’s legacy endures through his writings, his political reforms, and his efforts to establish Serbia as an independent, progressive state.