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Valentin Stanič

1774 – 1847

Slovene mountaineer, priest, and teacher

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Lived 1774 – 1847 (aged 73). Valentin Stanič was an Austrian teacher, catholic priest, mountaineer, poet, writer and catholic theologian.

Valentin Stanič or Stanig (12 February 1774 – 29 April 1847) was a Slovene Roman Catholic priest, mountaineer, poet, writer, translator, teacher, and cultural activist. He was born in Bodrež and died in Gorizia.

Stanič spelled his surname Stanig during his lifetime. The Slovenized spelling of his surname, Stanič, appeared by 1848, a year after his death.

The Stanič Shelter on Mount Triglav is named after the poet.

Notable life events 1790 – began school in Tarvisio 1793 – arrived in Salzburg 1798 – entered the seminary 1800 – first to climb to the highest point of The Watzmann 1802 – finished his studies, and was ordained 1807 – founded a small printing office 1808 – climbed Triglav and measured its height 1822 – published the first Slovenian printed book in Gorizia: Songs for farmers and young people 1840 – founded the first Slovenian bookshop in Gorizia. 1845 – joined the "Association Against the Torture of Animals" in Munich 1846 – the first in what was then Austria in Gorizia founded Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Valentin Stanič?

Slovene mountaineer, priest, and teacher

When was Valentin Stanič born?

Valentin Stanič was born on 12 February 1774 in Bodrež.

When did Valentin Stanič die?

Valentin Stanič died on 29 April 1847 in Gorizia.

What was Valentin Stanič's occupation?

Valentin Stanič was a teacher, catholic priest, mountaineer, poet, writer and catholic theologian.

What nationality was Valentin Stanič?

Valentin Stanič was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Valentin Stanič

· Wikidata: Q2508496

· DBpedia: Valentin Stanič

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