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Fran Galović
Fran Galović (, 20 July 1887 – 26 October 1914) was a Croatian poet, playwright, writer, and theater critic. Biography Galović was born in Peteranec near Koprivnica, the only son of Stjepan, a well-off peasant, and Dora (). He studied Slavistics and philology in Zagreb, focusing primarily on the Croatian language and literature, with classical philology of Latin and Greek as secondary focuses. During his studies, he joined the youth wing of the Party of Rights movement and became editor for its magazine, ('Young Croatia'). However, due to his participation in a student strike, he spent his fourth semester in Prague. In 1909, he voluntarily registered for military service, serving as a reservist cadet for the in Sisak. In 1913, he finished his studies in philology and began teaching at the . In 1914, he finished his Slavistics studies and continued his critical works. By autumn of 1914, Galović was mobilized and served as a warrant officer during the Serbian campaign of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peteranec
Peteranec is a village and a municipality in the Koprivnica-Križevci County in Croatia. In the 2021 census, the total population was 2,300. History Eneolithic artefacts dated to 3500–3200 BC have been found in the locality of Seče, south of Peteranec, and termed the Seče culture. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Peteranec was part of the Bjelovar-Križevci County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia The Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia (; or ; ) was a nominally autonomous kingdom and constitutionally defined separate political nation within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was created in 1868 by merging the kingdoms of Kingdom of Croatia (Habs .... Demographics In 2021, the municipality had 2,300 residents in the following 3 settlements: * Komatnica, population 44 *Peteranec, population 1,240 * Sigetec, population 1,016 Administration The current mayor of Peteranec is Ivan Derdić (Free Voters Group) and the Peteranec Municipal Council consists of 9 seats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latin
Latin ( or ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic languages, Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally spoken by the Latins (Italic tribe), Latins in Latium (now known as Lazio), the lower Tiber area around Rome, Italy. Through the expansion of the Roman Republic, it became the dominant language in the Italian Peninsula and subsequently throughout the Roman Empire. It has greatly influenced many languages, Latin influence in English, including English, having contributed List of Latin words with English derivatives, many words to the English lexicon, particularly after the Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England, Christianization of the Anglo-Saxons and the Norman Conquest. Latin Root (linguistics), roots appear frequently in the technical vocabulary used by fields such as theology, List of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names, the sciences, List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes, medicine, and List of Latin legal terms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Culture And Media (Croatia)
The ministry of Culture and Media () is a ministry of the Croatian government in charge of preserving the country's natural and cultural heritage and overseeing its development. The ministry in its present form was created in 1994 in the Cabinet of Nikica Valentić, as the culture portfolio had previously been part of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (1990–93) and the Ministry of Culture and Education (1993–94). List of ministers The following is the list of officials who held the post of culture ministers since 1990. Unless otherwise noted, the portfolio only included culture, and officials were titled Ministers of Culture. Notes :nb 1. As Minister of Education, Culture and Sports :nb 2. As Minister of Education, Culture and Sports (15 April 1992 – 3 April 1993); as Minister of Culture and Education (3 April 1993 – 18 October 1994) :nb 3. As Minister of Culture and Media, 23 July 2020–present See also *Vladimir Nazor Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirogoj Cemetery
The Mirogoj City Cemetery (, ), also known as Mirogoj Cemetery (), is a cemetery park that is considered to be among the more noteworthy landmarks in the city of Zagreb. The cemetery inters members of all religious groups: Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim, Jewish, Protestant, Latter Day Saints; irreligious graves can all be found. In the arcades are the last resting places of many famous Croats. History The Mirogoj Cemetery was built on a plot of land owned by the linguist Ljudevit Gaj, purchased by the city in 1872, after his death. Architect Hermann Bollé designed the main building. The new cemetery was inaugurated on 6 November 1876. The construction of the arcades, the cupolas, and the church in the entryway was begun in 1879. Due to lack of funding, work was finished only in 1929. Unlike the older cemeteries, which were church-owned, Mirogoj was owned by the city, and accepted burials from all religious backgrounds. On 22 March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zagreb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milan Ogrizović
Milan Ogrizović (; February 11, 1877 – August 25, 1923) was a Croatian author, playwright, politician, and academic, serving as a professor and lecturer at the Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb, Croatian National Theater. His plays are among the most commonly performed Croatian works. Biography Milan Ogrizović was born on February 11, 1877, in Senj, the third son of Ilija Ogrizović, a postal worker, and Franjka (). Ogrizović was raised in Zavalje by his maternal uncle, a parish priest, who converted him from Eastern Orthodoxy to Catholicism. He completed secondary schooling in Gospić, near his birthplace. In 1901, Ogrizović completed his principal studies in mathematics and classical philology and, in 1904, received his doctorate in philology, both at the University of Zagreb. Between 1900 and 1906, he taught at the Classical Gymnasium in Zagreb. Although he wrote in several mediums, Ogrizović is best known in Croatian literature as a playwright. His first play, ''Bre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
