About Rikard Jorgovanić
Lived 1853 – 1880 (aged 27). Rikard Jorgovanić was a poet and writer.
Rikard Jorgovanić (born Rikard Flieder, 11 April 1853 – 24 October 1880) was a Croatian writer, editor, and poet. The son of a Bohemian-born parent of German ethnicity, his Croatianized last name was calqued after German Flieder. He enrolled in the public school of Varaždin, and later continued his education in Zagreb. His poetical verses are characterized by intrigue and intimacy. While he is known as the first writer of fantasy in Croatia, his work also differs from the usual nationalistic ideology of the time.
Work List of works done during his life as a writer:
On the Threshold Holy Winged One Night In Silent Sleeping Night Children of the Mill Dada Love on the Catafalque A Wife and A Lover
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Who was Rikard Jorgovanić?
Croatian poet (1853–1880)
When was Rikard Jorgovanić born?
Rikard Jorgovanić was born on 10 April 1853 in Mali Tabor.
When did Rikard Jorgovanić die?
Rikard Jorgovanić died on 24 October 1880 in Zagreb.
What was Rikard Jorgovanić's occupation?
Rikard Jorgovanić was a poet and writer.
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