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Jonáš Záborský

1812 – 1876

Slovak poet, novelist, playwright, historian, journalist, evangelical and later Roman Catholic priest and theologian

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About Jonáš Záborský

Lived 1812 – 1876 (aged 63). Jonáš Záborský was a poet, writer, playwright and journalist.

Jonáš Záborský (February 3, 1812 in Záborie, Kingdom of Hungary – January 23, 1876 in Župčany) was a Slovak lower nobleman and writer. He was an author of tales, epigrams, allegorical-philosophical poems, satirical poems, historical dramas, comedies and stories.

His notable works include: Vstúpenie Krista do Raja (1866) Lžedimitrijady (1866) Faustiáda (1866) Najdúch (1870) Dva dni v Chujave (1873)

Works online Dejiny Veľkej Moravy a počiatky Uhorska. Turč. sv. Martin : Matica slovenská, 1929. 16 s. - available at ULB Digital Library Svätoplukova zrada. Praha: L. Mazáč, 1935. 236 s. - available at ULB Digital Library

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Important facts

Born

3 February 1812, Záborie

Birth century

19th century

Died

23 January 1876, Župčany

Occupation

Poet, writer, playwright, journalist

Also known as

Jonas Zaborsky

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jonáš Záborský?

Slovak poet, novelist, playwright, historian, journalist, evangelical and later Roman Catholic priest and theologian (1812-1876)

When was Jonáš Záborský born?

Jonáš Záborský was born on 3 February 1812 in Záborie.

When did Jonáš Záborský die?

Jonáš Záborský died on 23 January 1876 in Župčany.

What was Jonáš Záborský's occupation?

Jonáš Záborský was a poet, writer, playwright and journalist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jonáš Záborský

· Wikidata: Q2624895

· DBpedia: Jonáš Záborský

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