Konstantinas Sirvydas

Lithuanian priest and lexicographer

Konstantinas Sirvydas - Lithuanian priest and lexicographer
Born

1579
446 years ago

Died

August 8th, 1631
393 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Lithuania

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A Lithuanian priest and academic, contributed significantly to the lexicography of the Lithuanian language. Authored the first Lithuanian dictionary, which laid the foundation for future Lithuanian language studies. Worked in the early 17th century to promote literacy and education in Lithuania.

Authored the first Lithuanian dictionary

Promoted literacy and education in Lithuania

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