Josip Sulimanović – medical doctor in Koprivnica

Dating the birth of Josip Sulimanović is Russian roulette. According to some documents, it is considered that the craftsman was born on October 23, 1866, while others emphasize December 30, 1857 as a reliable year. Young Josip was the son of shoemaker Josip, who is named after his mother Ana Grcic. Josip was taught his craft by Ludvig Zajček, a well-known doctor from Đurđevac. Very diligent, forward-looking and courageous, Josip was employed as a sales assistant to the physician Ujlaki in Koprivnica at the end of the 19th century. Having justified his status as a good craftsman - but also a good man, Josip marries Ujlaki's daughter Teresija and soon after takes over Ujlaki's job completely. Josip later became a member of the branch of the Association of Croatian Craftsmen and the father of two sons, one of whom also studied to become a medic, following his father's example. Being responsible for the existence of the Koprivnica trade, Josip Sulimanović is mentioned in the registry books of the Đurđeva parish as a "physician in Koprivnica".