About Fricis Bārda
Lived 1880 – 1919 (aged 39). Fricis Bārda was a Latvian and Russian writer and poet.
Fricis Bārda (25 January 1880 – 13 March 1919) was a Latvian poet, particularly noted for his interest in philosophical and pantheistic themes.
Biography Fricis Bārda was born in the Pociema district, on the rural estate of Rumbiņi. He studied at the local school in Pociems, in Umurga, and at the Limbaži city school. From 1898 to 1901 he attended the Valka teachers seminary, then located in Rīga.
His poems have been translated into Russian, English, German and Polish. Some of his poems have also been set to music.
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Who was Fricis Bārda?
Latvian poet (1880–1919)
When was Fricis Bārda born?
Fricis Bārda was born on 25 January 1880 in Limbaži Municipality.
When did Fricis Bārda die?
Fricis Bārda died on 13 March 1919 in Riga.
What was Fricis Bārda's occupation?
Fricis Bārda was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Fricis Bārda?
Fricis Bārda was Latvian and Russian.
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