Kristijonas Donelaitis
Prussian Lithuanian poet and Lutheran pastor
About Kristijonas Donelaitis
Lived 1714 – 1780 (aged 65–66). Kristijonas Donelaitis was a German writer, poet and lutheran pastor.
Kristijonas Donelaitis (; 1 January 1714 – 18 February 1780) was a Prussian Lithuanian In 2012, an oratorio Seasons by Bronius Kutavičius was performed.
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Who was Kristijonas Donelaitis?
Prussian Lithuanian poet and Lutheran pastor (1714–1780)
When was Kristijonas Donelaitis born?
Kristijonas Donelaitis was born in 1714 in Lasdinehlen.
When did Kristijonas Donelaitis die?
Kristijonas Donelaitis died on 18 February 1780 in Chistye Prudy.
What was Kristijonas Donelaitis's occupation?
Kristijonas Donelaitis was a writer, poet and lutheran pastor.
What nationality was Kristijonas Donelaitis?
Kristijonas Donelaitis was German.
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