Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský

1847–1916 (age 69)

Biography

Svetozár Hurban-Vajanský, born in 1847, rose to prominence as a writer whose stirring essays and fiction helped shape Slovak national consciousness and offered fierce support for cultural independence.

He dedicated his life to inspiring future generations through words of conscience, and after his death in 1916 his place among the honored remains at the National Cemetery in Martin affirmed the depth of his influence.

Also buried at National Cemetery in Martin

Hana Meličková
1900–1978 (age 78)
National Cemetery in Martin
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Július Barč-Ivan
1909–1953 (age 44)
National Cemetery in Martin
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Naďa Hejná
1906–1994 (age 88)
National Cemetery in Martin
Maša Haľamová
1908–1995 (age 87)
National Cemetery in Martin
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Janko Kráľ
1822–1876 (age 54)
National Cemetery in Martin
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Ján Valašťan Dolinský
1892–1965 (age 73)
National Cemetery in Martin
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