Atis Kronvalds facts for kids
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Atis Kronvalds
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Atis Kronvalds
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| Born | 15 April 1837 Bunka parish, Russian Empire |
| Died | 17 February 1875 (aged 37) Vecpiebalga, Russian Empire |
| Occupation | Writer, linguist and pedagogue |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Literary movement | Young Latvians |
| Partner | Karolīne Kronvalde |
Atis Kronvalds or Kronvaldu Atis (April 15, 1837 – February 17, 1875) was an important Latvian writer, linguist (someone who studies language), and pedagogue (a teacher or educator). He was also a leading member of the Young Latvians movement. This group worked hard to promote Latvian rights, language, and culture.
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Growing Up: Atis Kronvalds' Early Years
Atis Kronvalds was born into a family of tailors. However, he was raised by priests in a town called Durbe. After finishing his studies in Liepāja, he began working as a private teacher.
In 1860, Kronvalds started studying medicine at the University of Berlin. But he had to leave after only six months because he ran out of money. He then returned to Latvia and continued his work as a private teacher in Durbe.
Joining the Young Latvians: A Champion for Latvia
After returning to Latvia, Kronvalds joined a group called the "Young Latvians". This was a movement focused on strengthening Latvian identity and culture. He became a strong supporter of Latvian rights, its language, and its unique traditions.
In 1865, he moved to Tartu to study teaching methods at the University of Tartu. By 1868, he became a teacher at the teacher training school there. He was very active in the local Latvian community. He helped bring back the "Latvian evenings" tradition, which was started by another important figure, Krišjānis Valdemārs.
Kronvalds also wrote many books and articles about teaching and language. In 1872, he wrote a famous text called Nationale Bestrebungen. This book was like a public statement for the Young Latvians movement.
In 1873, Kronvalds moved to Vecpiebalga. He worked as a teacher at a local school there. That same year, he gave two speeches at the very first Latvian Song and Dance Festival. Atis Kronvalds is remembered as one of Latvia's most famous authors and thinkers.
What Atis Kronvalds Wrote
Here are some of the works written by Atis Kronvalds:
- Dzeja jeb poēzija (1869)
- Vecas valodas jauni vārdi (1869)
- Tēvuzemes mīlestība (1871)
- Valodas kopējiem (1872)
- Nationale Bestrebungen (1872)
- Tautiskie centieni (1887)
- Kopoti raksti 2 sēj. (1936—1937)
- Selected works Tagadnei (1987)
See also
In Spanish: Atis Kronvalds para niños
