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Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský

1847 – 1916

Slovak poet, publicist, politician and writer

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About Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský

Lived 1847 – 1916 (aged 69). Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský was an Austrian writer, literary critic, politician, journalist, poet and lawyer.

Svetozár Miloslav Hurban (16January 184717August 1916), pen name Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský, was a Slovak poet, lawyer and nationalist newspaper editor who was twice imprisoned. Born in Hlboké, he was the son of Jozef Miloslav Hurban.

He died in Martin, Slovakia.

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Important facts

Born

16 January 1847, Hlboké

Birth century

19th century

Died

17 August 1916, Martin

Occupation

Writer, literary critic, politician, journalist, poet, lawyer

Nationality

Austria–Hungary

Positions held

Editor-in-chief

Also known as

Svetozar Hurban-Vajansky, Svetozar Hurban Vajansky

People in Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Jozef Miloslav Hurban

1817 – 1888

Writer

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský?

Slovak poet, publicist, politician and writer (1847-1916)

When was Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský born?

Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský was born on 16 January 1847 in Hlboké.

When did Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský die?

Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský died on 17 August 1916 in Martin.

What was Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský's occupation?

Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský was a writer, literary critic, politician, journalist, poet and lawyer.

What nationality was Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský?

Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský

· Wikidata: Q1357554

· DBpedia: Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský

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