Anton Bernolak

Religious Leader

Birthday October 3, 1762

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Slovakia

DEATH DATE Jan 15, 1813 (50)

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About

Catholic priest and author of the first Slovak language standard.

Before Fame

He studied at the general seminary in Preßburg.

Trivia

His language work helped establish the Slovak Educated Brotherhood.

Family Life

He was born and raised in the Orava region.

Associated With

He and Jaan Puhvel are both influential linguists.