Ciril Zlobec

Slovene poet and politician

Ciril Zlobec - Slovene poet and politician
Born

July 4th, 1925
99 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Slovenia

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Born in 1925, a Slovene poet, writer, translator, journalist, and politician. His literary work includes poetry, essays, and translations, significantly contributing to Slovene literature. Zlobec served in key political roles and was active in promoting cultural policies. His writings often reflected social and political themes relevant to Slovenia.

Authored several influential poetry collections

Served as a politician in the Slovene government

Worked as a translator for prominent literary works

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