About Juraj Habdelić
Lived 1609 – 1678 (aged 69). Juraj Habdelić was an Austrian catholic priest, writer, lexicographer and linguist.
Juraj Habdelić (17 April or 27 November 1609 – 27 November 1678) was a Croatian lexicographer, writer and Jesuit priest.
Biography
Born in Staro Čiče, his parents were Boldižar Habdelić and Margarita Kraljić. He went to gymnasium in Zagreb, studied philosophy in Graz and theology in Trnava. At the same time he was opponent of common, profane things in which he also included folk songs, instructing his readers to discard "shameful, ungodly and impure songs".
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Who was Juraj Habdelić?
Croatian Jesuit and linguist (1609-1678)
When was Juraj Habdelić born?
Juraj Habdelić was born on 17 April 1609 in Staro Čiče.
When did Juraj Habdelić die?
Juraj Habdelić died on 27 November 1678 in Zagreb.
What was Juraj Habdelić's occupation?
Juraj Habdelić was a catholic priest, writer, lexicographer and linguist.
What nationality was Juraj Habdelić?
Juraj Habdelić was Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juraj Habdelić. https://biography.guide/juraj-habdelic/
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