Károly Krajczár
Hungarian-Slovene author and educator
Born
September 2nd, 1936
89 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Hungary
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An author and educator with roots in Hungary and Slovenia, this individual dedicated a significant portion of life to literature and education. Contributions to both fields included writing several books focused on educational practices and cultural heritage. Engagement in academic circles fostered collaborations which influenced curriculum development in regional education systems. The literary works often reflected themes of identity and cultural interplay between Hungarian and Slovene communities.
Authored numerous educational texts
Promoted cultural heritage through writing
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