Ivo Andric was born in Travnik (Bosnia) 10th of October 1892. Studied philosophy in Vienna, Krakow and Graz where he took the doctors degree in 1924.

Start to publish his works from 1911, poetry and prose. From 1920 to 1941 has been in diplomatic service in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. From 1945 on he worked as professional writer.

Ivo Andric got the Nobel Price for the literature 1961. His works are translated and published in the most of the main world languages.

Died 13th of March 1975 in Belgrade.