About Juris Alunāns
Lived 1832 – 1864 (aged 31). Juris Alunāns was a Russian poet, linguist, journalist, translator and opinion journalist.
Juris Alunāns (official name Gustavs Georgs Frīdrihs Alunāns; May 13, 1832 – April 18, 1864) was a Latvian writer and philologist in the Russian Empire. He was one of the first contributors of the Latvian language. He was one of the members of the Young Latvia movement.
Alunāns created about 500 neologisms, most of which were quickly incorporated in the everyday Latvian language and are still being used.
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Who was Juris Alunāns?
Latvian poet, publicist and linguist (1832–1864)
When was Juris Alunāns born?
Juris Alunāns was born on 13 May 1832 in Jaunkalsnava.
When did Juris Alunāns die?
Juris Alunāns died on 18 April 1864 in Sesava Parish.
What was Juris Alunāns's occupation?
Juris Alunāns was a poet, linguist, journalist, translator and opinion journalist.
What nationality was Juris Alunāns?
Juris Alunāns was Russian.
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