Dionysios Solomos

Greek poet and translator of 'Hymn to Liberty'

Dionysios Solomos - Greek poet and translator of 'Hymn to Liberty'
Born

April 8th, 1798
227 years ago

Died

February 9th, 1857
168 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Greece

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A significant figure in Greek literature, this individual played a crucial role in the national revival of Greece during the 19th century. Writing primarily in the Greek language, the poet's most celebrated work is the poem 'Hymn to Liberty', which later became the national anthem of Greece. Engaging with themes of freedom and identity, this individual contributed to the cultural movements of the time through poetry and translations that reflected the struggles and aspirations of the Greek people during their fight for independence from Ottoman rule. His literary legacy continues to influence modern Greek literature.

Wrote 'Hymn to Liberty', Greece's national anthem

Contributed to the revival of Greek literature

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