Jonas Trinkūnas
Lithuanian ethnologist and academic
Born
1939
86 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Lithuania
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Contributed significantly to the field of ethnology and folklore studies in Lithuania. Provided comprehensive analyses of Lithuanian folk traditions and cultural practices. Engaged in academic research and published works that shed light on the historical and sociological aspects of Lithuanian culture. Served as a professor and mentor to many students in the field of ethnology.
Published extensive research on Lithuanian folklore
Conducted field studies on traditional cultural practices
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