Boško Čolak-Antić

Boško I. Čolak-Antić (Serbian Cyrillic: Бошко Чолак-Антић; 21 August 1871 – 24 March 1949), also known as Boshko Tcholak-Antitch,^[a] was a Serbian and Yugoslav diplomat and court official who served as an ambassador and Marshal of the Court for both the Kingdom of Serbia and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Born into a family with a long-standing military tradition, Čolak-Antić was the great-grandson of Vojvoda Čolak-Anta Simeonović, a leader in the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire. Throughout his career, Čolak-Antić played an important role in Serbian and Yugoslav diplomatic affairs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing to the development of the region's foreign relations.

After earning a doctorate in law from the University of Geneva, Čolak-Antić entered diplomatic service in 1898, marking the beginning of a career that would see him occupy several key roles in Serbian and later Yugoslav foreign relations. He served as Minister Plenipotentiary to Bulgaria and Consul in Egypt, where he advanced Serbia’s interests during a time of regional tension. During World War I, Čolak-Antić played an essential role in diplomatic efforts, notably in negotiations to align Bulgaria with the Allies. Following the invasion of Serbia, he joined the Serbian government in exile on Corfu. In the post-war years, Čolak-Antić continued his service as ambassador to Sweden and Romania, where he contributed to the formation of the Little Entente and the strengthening of Yugoslavia's diplomatic ties within Europe.

Appointed Marshal of the Royal Court for King Peter I and later for King Peter II during the Regency, Čolak-Antić served during critical periods including the interwar years and the onset of World War II. Known for his diplomatic acumen and close association with the Karađorđević dynasty, he remained influential in Yugoslav diplomacy until his retirement in 1939. His brother, General Vojin Čolak-Antić, was a notable cavalry officer and military attaché.