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Luka Kirac
Luka Kirac (September 27, 1860 – January 3, 1931), was a Croatian Catholic priest, revivalist of Croatian nationalism and right-wing politician. Kirac was a defender of the rights of Croats and Slovenes in Istria, and played an important part in their struggle for their rights. He emphasized the connection of Istrian Croats with the national motherland, and, as early as during his schooling, was "fascinated by the ideas of national revival and Starčević's orthodoxy." Kirac is said to have equally respected Starčević and Dobrila. Biography He was born in Medulin, into a peasant family. Kirac finished elementary school in his native Medulin. He went to high school in Senj and Rijeka, financially supported by Juraj Dobrila, who had first noticed his brightness. After being ordained a priest, he worked in Poreč. After that, the church authorities moved him to places in southern Istria: to Krnica and Rakalj. He was pastor in Barban for eight years, from 1887 to 1895. There h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medulin
Medulin ( it, Medolino) is a municipality in the southern part of the Istrian peninsula in Croatia. At the 2011 census the municipality had a population of 6,481, while the settlement proper had 2,777 inhabitants. Medulin is built around a harbour between Cape Promontore and Capo Merlera. The town centre is to the northeast of the harbour and includes the main square and the twin-spired St Agnes Church. Medulin's economy is based on tourism Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring (other), touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tour (other), tours. Th .... During the months of July and August, its population increases to over 10,000 due an influx of tourists that come to visit Medulin, famous for its camping sites and coastline. Demographics The municipality consists of 7 settlements: Medulin population (1857 - 2011) References Populated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |