Historical figures of

Made by all members of Slovak Erasmus+ team Ľudovít Štúr

Was the most important representative of Slovak national life, the leader of the Slovak national revival in 19th century, codifier of the Slovak literary language, one of the leading participant of the Slovak Uprising in 1848 - 1849 and a parliamentarian of the Hungarian Union for the Town of Zvolen in 1847 - 1848. Was also a Slovak politician, philosopher, historian, linguist, writer, poet, journalist, editor and educator.

Ľudovít Štúr was born on 28 October 1815 in Uhrovec as the second child of Samuel and Anna Štúr. He was baptized in the Evangelical Lutheran church in Uhrovec. In 1831 Ľudovít Štúr wrote his first poems. On 17 December 1834 he was elected secretary of the Czech-Slovak Society at the lýceum. On 24 April 1836, a trip to Devín Castle by the members of the Slovak national movement took place, led by Štúr as the vice-president of the Czech-Slav Society. The members of the Czech-Slav Society swore here the fidelity of the nation. At the castle, they also adopted additional Slavic names. In 1843 a codification of the Slovak literary language was done. He was platonically in love into adela ostrolucka. which died in 1853. On 22 December 1855, Štúr accidentally wounded himself during a hunt near Modra. On 12 January 1856, Ľudovít Štúr died in Modra. A national funeral was held there in his honour.

Made by Martina Mutňanská Matej Bel (March 22, 1684 – August 29, 1749)

His life:  was a Lutheran pastor and polymath from the  Matthias Bel was born in Ocsova, Kingdom of Hungary (now Očová, Slovakia)  His fathers double family-name is part Slovak (Funtík) and part Hungarian (Bél)  He is also known as the Great Ornament of Slovakia or of Kingdom of Hungary ( in this time Slovakia was a part of Kingdom of Hungary)  he studied theology, philosophy, and medicine at the University of and he was appointed rector at the school

of Klosterbergen near after that

His work:

 As a teacher Bel wrote books, introduced natural science lessons, and emphasized the importance of using visual aid and experimental education. His methods spread and had a modernizing effect on the education system of the entirety of Hungary.  He wrote Hungarian, and German grammars – in the latter he also reviewed the German communities and dialects in Hungary. His work as a translator and editor in the field of religious work is also copious.

Honours:

 He was elevated to noble rank by Charles VI of Austria, and received a golden medallion with his (Bel's) own portrait from Pope Clement XII.  (Univerzita Mateja Bela) in Banská Bystrica is named after him.

Made by Tereza Rafajová

Svätopluk

He was the third most important ruler in The Great Moravia. From the 9th century, he was a prince of Nitrianske kniežatstvo and then he was Rastislav's co-ruler (he was also his nephew).

We do not exactly know the date when he was born but Svätopluk died in 894. There is a legend about his famous act: before his death he divided the country into three parts and left each one to his three sons. He made one of them as the main ruler of the country. In order to explain him the importance of consistency, he gave them three branches fixed together to broke. When they failed, Svätopluk divided the branches, and gave each one to the sons, who easily broke them. That means that as long as they will rule together and help each other, the country will be powerful. Unfortunately, they did not obey him… Rastislav tried to kill him once because he was afraid of his impact but Svätopluk found it out and gave Rastislav to his enemies. He fought a lot and that is why The Great Moravia reached its best ages when he ruled. It was also called Svätopluk´s empire. Even though he was good fighter, his biggest problems were not only wars but also family problems, which is kind of sad.

Made by Lucia Lieskovská

Žofia Bosniaková *2.621609 Šurany † 28.4.1644 Strečno She was a Hungarian noble and wife of Count František Vešelény. Her first husband died few months after marriage. She had two sons. She was generous and self-sacrificing woman. She was helping to the poor. She had hospital built. After her death, she was revered like a holy.

Made by Dominika Gáborová