Janez Nepomuk Primic and the Foundation of the Chair of Slovene and the Lyceum in Graz in 1811

Authors

  • Janez ŠUMRADA

Keywords:

slovenščina, stolica za slovenski jezik, Gradec, 1811-1813

Abstract

The paper discusses the circunstances that paved the way for the foundation and work of the Slovene Society, Societas Slovenica (1810), Followed by the first chair of Slovene at the school of higer education (Lyzeum) in Graz (1811-1813). The moving power behind both actions, important for the public affirmation of Slovene language and culture, was the Slovenistic enthusiast, Janez Nepomuk Primic (1785-1823). The author presents his literary, educational and other activities as well as his tragic fate.

Published

2002-01-15

How to Cite

ŠUMRADA, J. (2002) “Janez Nepomuk Primic and the Foundation of the Chair of Slovene and the Lyceum in Graz in 1811”, Slavistična revija, 50(1), pp. 51–60. Available at: https://srl.si/ojs/srl/article/view/COBISS_ID-18349922 (Accessed: 18 July 2024).

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