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Croatian British refers to the Croats that have formed communities in or were born in the United Kingdom.
[edit] History and Settlement
The earliest settlement of Croats was in the 16th century when there was a community in London and other cities. Many Croats fled to Britain after the Second World War, with another wave arriving in the late 80s/early 90s. Most Croats in the UK are now second or third generation, whose parents relocated from 1963 after being issued with passports which enabled them to move, live and work freely outside, although some did arrive after 1991.
[edit] Famous Croatian British
- Luka Grubor, Sydney Olympic Gold Medallist rower
- Danira Gović, Chambermaid Tanya Mihajlov in BBC's Hotel Babylon
- Oscar Nemon, Sculptor.
- Paul Radmilovic, Water Polo player and Swimmer
- Goran Štrok, owner of GS Hotels & Resorts and former racing champion
- Vanja Štrok (Vanya Strok), designer for the fashion label Gharani Strok
- Slavica Ecclestone
- Dirty South, DJ
- Adrian Chiles, television presenter (Croatian mother)
- Andjelko Zgorelec, magazine publisher (Personal Computer World, Astronomy Now, Practical Electronics, Program Now) and entrepreneur
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