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February 16, 1927 (75 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
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Jonas Basanavicius
Jonas Basanavičius is a Lithuanian activist and advocate. He took part in all the major events that led to the independence of Lithuania and often received the unofficial honorary title of "The Father" for his contributions. Born into a peasant family, Basanavičius wanted to become a priest but instead chose to study medicine at the Moscow Medical Academy. He worked as a doctor from 1880 to 1905 in the Duchy of Bulgaria. Despite the distance, he devoted considerable efforts to Lithuanian cultural work. He founded the first Lithuanian newspaper Aušra, published articles about Lithuania in the press, collected samples of Lithuanian folklore and published them. He was also involved in the local politics of Bulgaria. He returned to Lithuania in 1905 and immediately became involved in Lithuanian cultural life. He became president of the organizing committee of the Vilnius Seimas in 1905.
BornNovember 23, 1851, Oszkobole, Congress Poland
DiedFebruary 16, 1927, Wilno, Second Polish Republic
Resting placeRasos Cemetery
NationalityLithuanian
CitizenshipRussian Empire, Principality of Bulgaria, Second Polish Republic
Alma materImperial Moscow University (1879)
OccupationPhysician
Known forPublisher of Aušra, founder of the Lithuanian Scientific Society, signatory of the Act of Independence of Lithuania
Spouse(s)Gabriela Eleonora Mohl
ParentsJuras Basanavičius (1826–1879) (father), Marė Birštoniūtė (1826–1890) (mother)
RelativesBrother Vincas Basanavičius

About Jonas Basanavicius

Activist Jonas Basanavicius was born in Lithuania on November 23, 1851. He dies at the age of 75, on February 16, 1927.

The first Lithuanian language newspaper, Ausra, was launched by a Lithuanian activist and proponent of Lithuania's National Revival.

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Jonas Basanavicius before becoming famous

Jonas Basanavicius was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1851 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).

Before shifting into human rights and advocacy, he studied medicine at the Moscow Medical Academy and worked as a physician.

Achievement of Jonas Basanavicius

He also formed the Lithuanian Scientific Society and served as its chairman.

Jonas Basanavicius's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1884, he married Gabriela Eleonora Mohl.

Jonas Basanavicius Collabed with

Both he and Philosopher Emmanuel Levinas were well-known thinkers in Lithuania.

Emmanuel Levinas (1906 - 1995) (Philosopher)
Emmanuel Levinas (1906 - 1995)

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Jonas Basanavicius Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Jonas Basanavicius updated on March 13 2023.