Andrej Sládkovič
1820–1872 (age 52)
Biography
Andrej Sládkovič championed the Slovak language through impassioned poetry and prose, creating works like "Marína" that celebrated love and homeland from his home in Radvaň, Banská Bystrica.
He remains one of the foremost voices of Slovak romanticism, remembered for his gentle patriotism and lyrical depth.