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Valentin Vodnik

Slovenian writer

Died when: 60 years 339 days (731 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Valentin Vodnik

Valentin Vodnik (3 February 1758 – 8 January 1819) was a Carniolan priest, journalist and poet of Slovene descent.He was active in the late Enlightenment period.

He is well known for his contributions in writing materials that lifted the prestige of the Slovene language creating a standard meant to unify the people of Slovene Lands in a single intelligible tongue.


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