Fran Zwitter

Historian and academic with key publications

Fran Zwitter - Historian and academic with key publications
Born

October 24th, 1905
119 years ago

Died

1988
37 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Slovenia

Links & References

A prominent historian and academic contributed significantly to Slovene history and historiography. Focused on modern history and its implications for Slovene society. Served as a professor and published several works that analyzed the historical context of Slovenia's development. Played a crucial role in shaping historical narratives in the region during the 20th century.

Authored influential works on Slovene history

Served as a professor at the University of Ljubljana

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