The Celje First Grammar School ( sl, I. gimnazija v Celju) is a coeducational nondenominational state secondary general education school for students aged between 15 and 19 in

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. It was the first high school built in the region, established in 1808 by the

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. Initially, the language of instruction was only

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, although the great majority of the pupils came from the

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. In 1895, the first classes with Slovene as the language of instruction were established.

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fiercely opposed this move, which resulted in a government crisis and fall of the cabinet of prince Alfred III. zu Windisch-Grätz. After the end of

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and the formation of the

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(later

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), the high school switched to Slovene as the language of instruction. During its 200-year history, many of its pupils have become prominent individuals.

Prominent alumni

Anton Aškerc Anton Aškerc (; 9 January 1856 – 10 June 1912) was an Slovenian poet and Roman Catholic priest who worked in Austria, best known for his epic poems. Aškerc was born into a peasant family near the town of Rimske Toplice in the Duchy of Styri ...

(1856–1912), poet *

Anton Bezenšek Anton Bezenšek (15 April 1854 – 11 December 1915) was a Slovene linguist, journalist, shorthand expert, and lecturer, who spent most of his life in Bulgaria. He is known as the scholar who adapted the Gabelsberger shorthand system to the Sou ...

(1854–1915),

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expert and author * Ljerka Bizilj (b. 1953), TV host * Franjo Bobinac (b. 1958), manager *

Matej Bor Matej Bor was the pen name of Vladimir Pavšič (14 April 1913 – 29 September 1993), who was a Slovene poet, translator, playwright, journalist, and Partisan. Biography Matej Bor was born as Vladimir Pavšič in the village of Grgar near Gor ...

(1913–1993), poet * Marija Boršnik (1906–1982), literary historian * Janez Cvirn (b. 1960), historian * Gregor Čremošnik (1890–1958), historian *

Karel Destovnik Kajuh Karel Destovnik, pen name and nom de guerre Kajuh (Slovene convention: ''Karel Destovnik – Kajuh'', 13 December 1922 – 22 February 1944) was a Slovenian poet, translator, resistance fighter, and Yugoslav people's hero. Life and work Ka ...

(1922–1944), poet *

Anžej Dežan Anžej Dežan (born 17 June 1987) is a Slovenian singer. Biography Anžej began his musical career by winning the TV show ''Karaoke'' only ten years old. His first major success though was in the 2005 talent show ''Spet Doma'' on RTV Slovenija, ...

(b. 1987), singer *

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(1846–1915), natural scientist *

Igor Grdina Igor may refer to: People * Igor (given name), an East Slavic given name and a list of people with the name * Mighty Igor (1931–2002), former American professional wrestler * Igor Volkoff, a professional wrestler from NWA All-Star Wrestling ...

(b. 1965), historian *

Benjamin Ipavec Benjamin Ipavec (24 December 1829 – 20 December 1908) was one of the foremost Slovene Romantic composers. A native of Šentjur, he lived in that town for much of his life. He was a physician in his professional life; as a composer he wrote mai ...

(1829–1909), physician and composer *

Romana Jordan Cizelj Romana Jordan (born 8 January 1966) is a Slovenian politician and physicist, currently serving as Member of the European Parliament (MEP). She is a member of the Slovenian Democratic Party, which is part of the European People's Party, and sits ...

(b. 1966), physicist and politician,

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Matjaž Kmecl Matjaž or Matjaz is a given name. It may refer to: *King Matjaž, legendary king in Slovenia, as well as Croatia and elsewhere * Matjaž Brumen (born 1982), Slovenian handball player *Matjaž Ceraj (born 1983), Slovenian judoka * Matjaž Cvikl (19 ...

(b. 1934), literary historian and critic *

Marianne Elisabeth Lloyd-Dolbey Datin Marianne Elisabeth Lloyd-Dolbey (18 October 1919, in Drešinja Vas, Kingdom of Yugoslavia – 10 October 1994, in Celje, Slovenia) was a personal secretary to Sultan of Brunei Omar Ali Saifuddien III. Early life and education Mari ...

(1919–1994), personal secretary to the Sultan of Brunei

Omar Ali Saifuddien III Sultan Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien ( Jawi: ; 23 September 1914 – 7 September 1986) was the 28th Sultan of Brunei, reigning from 4 June 1950 until his abdication from the throne on 5 October 1967. He was also Brunei's fir ...

Franjo Malgaj Franjo Malgaj (November 10, 1894 – May 6, 1919) was a Slovenian soldier, military leader and poet. He was an officer of the Austro-Hungarian Army. After the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I, he became one of the comm ...

(1894–1919), military hero * Miloš Mikeln (1930–2014), author *

Anton Novačan Anton Novačan (July 7, 1887 – March 22, 1951) was a Slovenes, Slovene politician, diplomat, author, and playwright. Novačan was born into a modest peasant family in the village of Zadobrova (now part of the Lower Styrian town of Celje), in t ...

(1887–1951), author, diplomat and politician * Franc Ksaver Meško (1874–1864), author *

Aleš Pipan Aleš Pipan (born 24 May 1959) is a Slovenian basketball coach and former basketball player, who is currently coach of Šentjur in the Liga Nova KBM. Coaching career Pipan coached Slovenia at the EuroBasket 2005, 2006 FIBA World Championship ...

(b. 1959), basketball coach *

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(1840–1923), linguist and philologian *

Bojan Prašnikar Bojan Prašnikar (born 3 February 1953) is a Slovenian football manager and former player. Prašnikar managed the Slovenian national team three times, between 1991 and 1993, in 1998, and between 2002 and 2004. Playing career Prašnikar starte ...

(b. 1953), football coach *

Tanja Ribič Tanja Ribič (born 28 June 1968) is a Slovenian actress and singer. Biography Ribič graduated from the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television in Ljubljana. She has been a member of Ljubljana City Theatre since 1992. She represented ...

(b. 1968), actress and singer * Jurij Sadar (b. 1962), architect *

Zmago Sagadin Zmago Sagadin (; born 1 November 1952 in Celje) is widely considered as the most successful Slovenian and top European basketball coach with 25 championship titles both on a national and international level, recognized 9 times as Slovenian Top Co ...

(b. 1952), basketball coach * Lavoslav Schwentner (1865–1952), editor *

Mojmir Sepe Mojmir Sepe (11 July 1930 – 24 December 2020), nicknamed ''Mojzes'', was a Slovenian composer, conductor, arranger and trumpeter. Career In 1949, he graduated from Celje First Grammar School ( gymnasium) in Celje. Later he studied piano ...

(1930–2020),

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, conductor,

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Anton Martin Slomšek Blessed Anton Martin Slomšek (26 November 1800 – 24 September 1862) was a Slovene Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Lavant from 1846 until his death. He served also as an author and poet as well as a staunch advocate of the n ...

(1800–1862),

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bishop *

Katarina Srebotnik Katarina Srebotnik (born 12 March 1981) is a Slovenian retired professional tennis player. She reached her career-high singles ranking of world No. 20 on 7 August 2006. On 4 July 2011, she reached No. 1 of the WTA doubles rankings, holding this ...

(b. 1981),

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player *

Bojan Šrot Bojan Šrot (born 9 February 1960 in Celje, SR Slovenia, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Slovenian politician, judge, lawyer, and mountaineer. He served for six terms as Mayor of the City Municipality of Celje. Early life, education, and mountain cli ...

(b. 1959), politician *

Beno Udrih Beno Udrih (born July 5, 1982) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who serves as a player development coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. He previously played in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Buck ...

(b. 1982),

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player *

Bogumil Vošnjak Bogumil Vošnjak, also known as Bogomil Vošnjak (9 September 1882 – 18 June 1955), was a Slovene and Yugoslav jurist, politician, diplomat, author, and legal historian. He often wrote under the pseudonym Illyricus. Biography He was bor ...

(1882–1955), jurist, politician, diplomat, historian *

Josip Vošnjak Josip Vošnjak (4 January 1834 – 21 October 1911) was a Slovene politician and author, leader of the Slovene National Movement in the Duchy of Styria, one of the most prominent representatives of the Young Slovene movement. He was born in a ...

(1834–1911), politician, physician and author * Anton Aloys Wolf (1802–1871), Roman Catholic bishop of Ljubljana, lexicographer * Marko Šuštaršič (1927–1976), painter

External links

www.prvagim.si
(page in Slovene)

Sources

Article on Encyclopædia Britannica, referring to the 1895 Government Crisis
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