Frederic Baraga, apostle of the Indians

No missionary in Baraga’s time published more books in an Indian language, including linguistic works and school readers. more...

Primož Trubar, reformer

The third defining event in Slovenian history is the emergence of reformation and its guiding spirit - Primož Trubar, a priest and disciple of Martin Luther. Trubar argued for Slovenian ... more...

Janez Vajkard Valvasor

At that time, and some time after, no other country could boast of such a publication. In this work he describes Carniola, the central Slovenian region. more...

Iacobus Gallus Carniolus

His music sums up one of the most exciting and unforgettable eras in human history, the Renaissance. more...

Jože Plečnik, architect

Jože Plečnik in synthesizing these two traditions, natures and moods, is considered one of the greatest universal artists.

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France Prešeren, the poet

Prešeren's achievement in effect contributed to the rise of the Slovenian nation and Slovenian emancipation among the family of national cultures in 19th century Europe ... more...

Pedro Opeka, the Apostle of Hope

All my life I pondered on the actions of men and women, whom I regarded as exemplary, and at the same time I endeavored to translate these thoughts into actions. That is why the people from the rubbish dump and I don't want to be regarded as heroes, to be admired blessedly by the rest. On the contrary, we wish, that our experience encourages and stimulates towards action.

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Herman Noordnung Potočnik

When Herman Potočnik, a retired captain and construction engineer in the Austro-Hungarian army published his book The Problem of Space Travel - The Rocket Motor, he did it under the pen name Noordung. His true identity remained hidden during his lifetime for reasons that are still a matter for speculation.  more...

Anton Janša, Slovene apiarist

Anton Janša: "Among all of God’s creatures there is none as industrious and as useful, and needing less care, nourishment, or costing less than the bee". more...

Baron Sigismund von Herberstein

An eminent diplomat of the Habsburg Empire in the 16th century, Sigismund (Žiga) von Herberstein (1486-1566) was the first to make use of his knowledge of Slovenian language in his diplomatic career and in research. more...