About
A nineteenth-century writer and linguist, he was also a prominent member of the Young Latvia movement. He penned the movement's manifesto, Nationale Bestrebungen, in 1872.
Before Fame
He studied medicine at the University of Latvia but discontinued his studies for financial reasons.
Trivia
Also a teacher and educational theorist, he wrote numerous articles on the subjects of linguistics and education.
Family Life
He was the son of a tailor and was raised in Durbe, Latvia.
Associated With
He and Romain Gary were fellow Latvian writers.
