The Kapetanović family originates from one of the branches of the CroatCatholic noble family of Cvitković-Zdilar from Imotski. His paternal ancestor Jozo Cvitković was involved in an uprising there and escaped to Ljubuški, where he converted to Islam and became Sulejman Bey Kapetanović. He briefly served as the replacement for the vizier of Bosnia after Namik Pasha was expelled and replaced by Ibrahim Pasha in 1831.[3]
Mehmed Kapetanović attended the madrasa in Ljubuški and studied oriental languages. Kapetanović arrived in Sarajevo in 1878, where he became the mayor in 1893, holding the office until declining health forced him to resign in 1899. He died in Sarajevo in 1902.
During the late 19th century, Kapetanović actively collected Bosniak folk treasures in Bosnia, Herzegovina, and neighbouring regions. He published several books, the most famous being Narodno blago (English: "The National Wealth") from 1887. In 1891, Kapetanović founded the influential political journal Bošnjak ("Bosniak"), which gathered several Bosniak intellectuals of its time.
Kapetanović became the mayor of Sarajevo in 1893 following the 1892 death of the first mayor Mustafa Fadilpašić. The most significant project during Kapetanović's governance was the delivery of electricity to the city. Specifically, on 1 May 1895, Sarajevo had electric lighting for the first time.[4][5][6] Until then, the street lights were oil lanterns. On that same day, Sarajevo became one of the first European cities to install electric tram-trains, replacing horse-drawn vehicles.
Kapetanović survived a stroke in July 1898. His health rapidly declined; by April 1899, he had stepped down as mayor. He died on 29 July 1902 at the age of 62. His son Riza-beg Kapetanović died 24 December 1931.
Main worksedit
Risale-i ahlak (Treatise on Morals, 1883)
Sto misle muhamedanci u Bosni? (What Do Mohammedans in Bosnia Think?, 1886)
Narodno Blago (The National Wealth, 1887)
Boj pod Banjomlukom 1737 (The Banja Luka Battle, 1737, 1888)
Budućnost ili napredak muhamedanaca u Bosni i Hercegovini (Future or Progress of the Mohammedans in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1893)
Notesedit
^"Narodno blago - Mehmed beg Kapetanović Ljubušak; 1997 reprint". scribd. 1997. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
^Ahmet Ersoy; Macie J. Gorny; Vangelis Kechriotis (2010). Modernism: The Creation of Nation States. Central European University Press. ISBN9789637326615., pp. 90-92
^. RadioSarajevo. 27 October 2012. Archived from the original on 14 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
^. RadioSarajevo. 1 May 2013. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
^. RadioSarajevo. 1 May 2013. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
Referencesedit
Teinović, Bratislav (2019). Nacionalno-politički razvoj Bosne i Hercegovine u posljednjem vijeku turske vladavine (1800-1878) [The national-political development of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last century of the Turkish rule (1800-1878)] (in Serbian). Banja Luka: Faculty of Humanities, University of Banja Luka.
mehmed, kapetanović, mehmed, kapetanović, ljubušak, december, 1839, july, 1902, bosnian, writer, public, official, mayor, sarajevoin, office, 1893, april, 1899preceded, bymustafa, fadilpašićsucceeded, bynezir, Škaljićpersonal, detailsborn, 1839, december, 1839. Mehmed beg Kapetanovic Ljubusak 19 December 1839 29 July 1902 1 was a Bosnian writer and public official 2 Mehmed Kapetanovic2nd Mayor of SarajevoIn office 1893 April 1899Preceded byMustafa FadilpasicSucceeded byNezir SkaljicPersonal detailsBornMehmed Kapetanovic 1839 12 19 19 December 1839Vitina Bosnia Eyalet Ottoman EmpireDied29 July 1902 1902 07 29 aged 62 Grbavica Condominium of Bosnia and Herzegovina Austria Hungary Contents 1 Biography 2 Main works 3 Notes 4 ReferencesBiography editThe Kapetanovic family originates from one of the branches of the Croat Catholic noble family of Cvitkovic Zdilar from Imotski His paternal ancestor Jozo Cvitkovic was involved in an uprising there and escaped to Ljubuski where he converted to Islam and became Sulejman Bey Kapetanovic He briefly served as the replacement for the vizier of Bosnia after Namik Pasha was expelled and replaced by Ibrahim Pasha in 1831 3 Mehmed Kapetanovic attended the madrasa in Ljubuski and studied oriental languages Kapetanovic arrived in Sarajevo in 1878 where he became the mayor in 1893 holding the office until declining health forced him to resign in 1899 He died in Sarajevo in 1902 During the late 19th century Kapetanovic actively collected Bosniak folk treasures in Bosnia Herzegovina and neighbouring regions He published several books the most famous being Narodno blago English The National Wealth from 1887 In 1891 Kapetanovic founded the influential political journal Bosnjak Bosniak which gathered several Bosniak intellectuals of its time Kapetanovic became the mayor of Sarajevo in 1893 following the 1892 death of the first mayor Mustafa Fadilpasic The most significant project during Kapetanovic s governance was the delivery of electricity to the city Specifically on 1 May 1895 Sarajevo had electric lighting for the first time 4 5 6 Until then the street lights were oil lanterns On that same day Sarajevo became one of the first European cities to install electric tram trains replacing horse drawn vehicles Kapetanovic survived a stroke in July 1898 His health rapidly declined by April 1899 he had stepped down as mayor He died on 29 July 1902 at the age of 62 His son Riza beg Kapetanovic died 24 December 1931 Main works editRisale i ahlak Treatise on Morals 1883 Sto misle muhamedanci u Bosni What Do Mohammedans in Bosnia Think 1886 Narodno Blago The National Wealth 1887 Boj pod Banjomlukom 1737 The Banja Luka Battle 1737 1888 Buducnost ili napredak muhamedanaca u Bosni i Hercegovini Future or Progress of the Mohammedans in Bosnia and Herzegovina 1893 Notes edit Narodno blago Mehmed beg Kapetanovic Ljubusak 1997 reprint scribd 1997 Retrieved 13 January 2014 Ahmet Ersoy Macie J Gorny Vangelis Kechriotis 2010 Modernism The Creation of Nation States Central European University Press ISBN 9789637326615 pp 90 92 Teinovic 2019 p 165 Mehmed beg Ljubusak i modernizacija Sarajeva RadioSarajevo 27 October 2012 Archived from the original on 14 January 2014 Retrieved 13 January 2014 Dan kada je Sarajevo dobilo elektricnu rasvjetu RadioSarajevo 1 May 2013 Archived from the original on 10 January 2014 Retrieved 13 January 2014 Rođendan sarajevske elektricne azdahe RadioSarajevo 1 May 2013 Archived from the original on 10 January 2014 Retrieved 13 January 2014 References editTeinovic Bratislav 2019 Nacionalno politicki razvoj Bosne i Hercegovine u posljednjem vijeku turske vladavine 1800 1878 The national political development of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last century of the Turkish rule 1800 1878 in Serbian Banja Luka Faculty of Humanities University of Banja Luka Political offices Preceded byMustafa Fadilpasic Mayor of Sarajevo1893 1899 Succeeded byNezir Skaljic Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mehmed Kapetanovic amp oldid 1203999455, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
