Matija Čanić

Matija Čanić
Matija Čanić
Born	1901; Gospić, Austria-Hungary
Died	3 May 1964 (aged 62/63); Buenos Aires, Argentina
Allegiance	Austria-Hungary; Kingdom of Yugoslavia; Independent State of Croatia;
Branch	Austro-Hungarian Army (1918); Royal Yugoslav Army (1918–1941); Domobranstvo (1941–1945);
Service years	1918–1945
Rank	General
Commands	2nd Infantry Division; Devil Division; 1st Infantry Division; II Military District; Land Forces of the Croatian Armed Forces;
Conflicts	World War I; World War II;

Matija Čanić (1901 – 3 May 1964) was a Croatian military officer who became a general during the Independent State of Croatia and was awarded the title of knight (vitez). He was a supporter of Lorković-Vokić coup, but suffered no serious consequences.