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Branka Jurca Branka Jurca 1914 - 1999 Writer
Janez Bole Janez Bole 1919 - 2007 Composer
Josip Pavcic Josip Pavcic 1870 - 1949 Composer and organist
Ivan Cankar Ivan Cankar 1876 - 1918 Writer
Rok Petrovic Rok Petrovic 1966 - 1993 Alpine Skier
Jernej Sugman Jernej Sugman 1968 - 2017 Actor
Fran Saleski Finzgar Fran Saleski Finzgar 1871 - 1962 Writer
Veljko Rus Veljko Rus 1929 - 2018 Sociologist
Benjamin Ipavec Benjamin Ipavec 1829 - 1908 Composer, Physician
Matej Sternen Matej Sternen 1870 - 1949 Impressionist Painter
Avgustin Stegensek Avgustin Stegensek 1875 - 1920 Theologian, Art Historian
Julij Betetto Julij Betetto 1885 - 1963 Bass singer
Ivan Tavcar Ivan Tavcar 1851 - 1923 Writer, Politician
Fran Gerbic Fran Gerbic 1840 - 1917 composer, operatic tenor
Bogdan Norcic Bogdan Norcic 1953 - 2004 Ski jumper
Josip Vosnjak Josip Vosnjak 1834 - 1911 Politician
Janez Drnovsek Janez Drnovsek 1950 - 2008 Politician
Davo Karnicar Davo Karnicar 1962 - 2019 Alpinist, Extreme Skier
Ivan Potrc Ivan Potrc 1913 - 1993 Writer
Josip Krizan Josip Krizan 1841 - 1921 Mathematician, Physicist, Philosopher, Astronomer
Vladimir Subic Vladimir Subic 1894 - 1946 Architect
Joze Humer Joze Humer 1936 - 2012 composer, choirmaster, lyricist
Marijan Lipovsek Marijan Lipovsek 1910 - 1995 Composer, Pianist, Teacher
Stanislava Brezovar Stanislava Brezovar 1937 - 2003 Ballerina
Dejan Bravnicar Dejan Bravnicar 1937 - 2018 Violinist
France Preseren France Preseren 1800 - 1849 Poet
Alojz Knafelc Alojz Knafelc 1859 - 1937 Cartographer, Mountaineer
Pepca Kardelj Pepca Kardelj 1914 - 1990 Partisan fighter
Laurenz Janscha Laurenz Janscha 1749 - 1812 landscape painter and engraver
Janez Maticic Janez Maticic 1926 - 2022 Composer
Joseph Urbania Joseph Urbania 1877 - 1943 Sculptor
Blaz Arnich Blaz Arnich 1901 - 1970 Composer
Janez Drozg Janez Drozg 1933 - 2005 Director
Ivo Urbancic Ivo Urbancic 1930 - 2016 Philosopher
Ivana Kobilca Ivana Kobilca 1861 - 1926 Painter
Anton Gvajc Anton Gvajc 1865 - 1935 Painter
Igor Pretnar Igor Pretnar 1924 - 1977 Film Director
Johann Augustin Pucher Johann Augustin Pucher 1814 - 1864 Priest, inventor, photographer
Primoz Ramovs Primoz Ramovs 1921 - 1999 Composer
Matija Barl Matija Barl 1940 - 2018 Actor
Louis Adamic Louis Adamic 1898 - 1951 Author
Rudolf Maister Rudolf Maister 1874 - 1934 Military officer, poet
Bozidar Kantuser Bozidar Kantuser 1921 - 1999 Composer
Janez Trdina Janez Trdina 1830 - 1905 Writer and Historian
Primoz Trubar Primoz Trubar 1508 - 1586 Protestant Reformer
Joze Privsek Joze Privsek 1937 - 1998 Composer, Conductor
Bostjan Hladnik Bostjan Hladnik 1929 - 2006 Filmmaker
Zlatko Sugman Zlatko Sugman 1932 - 2008 Theatre and Film Actor
Peter Musevski Peter Musevski 1965 - 2020 Actor
Maks Bajc Maks Bajc 1919 - 1983 actor
Gregorij Rozman Gregorij Rozman 1883 - 1959 Bishop of Ljubljana
Ivo Petric Ivo Petric 1931 - 2018 Composer, Oboist
Joze Plecnik Joze Plecnik 1872 - 1957 Architect
Jernej Kopitar Jernej Kopitar 1780 - 1844 linguist
Lavo Cermelj Lavo Cermelj 1889 - 1980 Physicist, Political Activist
Pino Mlakar Pino Mlakar 1907 - 2006 Ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher
Bozidar Jakac Bozidar Jakac 1899 - 1989 Artist
Boris Strel Boris Strel 1959 - 2013 Alpine Skier
Boris Sket Boris Sket 1936 - 2023 Zoologist
Agoston Pavel Agoston Pavel 1886 - 1946 Ethnologist
Polde Bibic Polde Bibic 1933 - 2012 Actor
Matjaz Klopcic Matjaz Klopcic 1934 - 2007 Film Director
Tomaz Pengov Tomaz Pengov 1949 - 2014 Singer-songwriter
Valentin Vodnik Valentin Vodnik 1758 - 1819 Priest, Journalist, Poet
Alojz Gradnik Alojz Gradnik 1882 - 1967 Poet and Translator
Bojan Kraut Bojan Kraut 1908 - 1991 Mechanical Engineer
Lovro Kuhar Lovro Kuhar 1893 - 1950 Writer
Majda Sepe Majda Sepe 1937 - 2006 Singer
Demeter Bitenc Demeter Bitenc 1922 - 2018 Actor
Jakob Aljaz Jakob Aljaz 1845 - 1927 Priest, Composer, Mountaineer
Zvonimir Ciglic Zvonimir Ciglic 1921 - 2006 Composer
Anton Cebej Anton Cebej 1722 - 1774 Baroque painter
Risto Savin Risto Savin 1859 - 1948 Composer
Anton Korosec Anton Korosec 1872 - 1940 Politician
Franjo Malgaj Franjo Malgaj 1894 - 1919 Military Leader and Poet
Andrej Bajuk Andrej Bajuk 1943 - 2011 Politician
Danilo Dolci Danilo Dolci 1924 - 1997 Social activist
Leon Stukelj Leon Stukelj 1898 - 1999 Gymnast
Leo Funtek Leo Funtek 1885 - 1965 Musician, Conductor, Professor
Josip Ipavec Josip Ipavec 1873 - 1921 composer, physician
Jurij Bartolomej Vega Jurij Bartolomej Vega 1754 - 1802 mathematician, physicist, artillery officer
Josip Stritar Josip Stritar 1836 - 1923 Writer
Ivan Zorman Ivan Zorman 1889 - 1957 Poet and composer
Marjan Kozina Marjan Kozina 1907 - 1966 Composer
Joze Babic Joze Babic 1917 - 1996 Director
Milan Komar Milan Komar 1921 - 2006 Philosopher
Vladimir Skrbinsek Vladimir Skrbinsek 1902 - 1987 actor
Simon Rutar Simon Rutar 1851 - 1903 Historian and geographer
Stanko Prek Stanko Prek 1915 - 1999 Classical Guitarist and Composer
Katja Boh Katja Boh 1929 - 2008 Sociologist, Politician
Anton Martin Slomsek Anton Martin Slomsek 1800 - 1862 Bishop
Vitomil Zupan Vitomil Zupan 1914 - 1987 Writer
Robert Blinc Robert Blinc 1933 - 2011 Physicist
Leon Rupnik Leon Rupnik 1880 - 1946 Military General
Rudolf Cvetko Rudolf Cvetko 1880 - 1977 Fencer
Josipina Urbancic Josipina Urbancic 1833 - 1854 Writer, poet, composer
Srecko Brodar Srecko Brodar 1893 - 1987 Archaeologist
Miha Baloh Miha Baloh 1928 - 2022 Actor
Veno Pilon Veno Pilon 1896 - 1970 Painter, Graphic Artist, Photographer
Fran Ramovs Fran Ramovs 1890 - 1952 Linguist
Davorin Dolar Davorin Dolar 1921 - 2005 Chemist
Pavel Kunaver Pavel Kunaver 1889 - 1988 Educator
Ales Debeljak Ales Debeljak 1961 - 2016 Cultural critic
Emerik Beran Emerik Beran 1868 - 1940 composer
Zvest Apollonio Zvest Apollonio 1935 - 2009 Painter and scenographer
Dragotin Kette Dragotin Kette 1876 - 1899 Poet
Jakob Savinsek Jakob Savinsek 1922 - 1961 Sculptor
Ivo Lah Ivo Lah 1896 - 1979 Mathematician and Actuary
Igor Ozim Igor Ozim 1931 - 2024 Violinist and Pedagogue
Zorko Prelovec Zorko Prelovec 1887 - 1939 Composer
Josip Primozic Josip Primozic 1900 - 1985 Gymnast
Ljubo Sirc Ljubo Sirc 1920 - 2016 Economist
Lenore Aubert Lenore Aubert 1913 - 1993 Actress
Slavko Osterc Slavko Osterc 1895 - 1941 Composer
Anton Lajovic Anton Lajovic 1878 - 1960 Composer
Joze Pogacnik Joze Pogacnik 1932 - 2016 Film Director
Anton Strle Anton Strle 1915 - 2003 Theologian
Bojan Adamic Bojan Adamic 1912 - 1995 Composer
Frane Milclnski Frane Milclnski 1914 - 1988 satirist
Anton Melik Anton Melik 1890 - 1966 Geographer
Franci Slak Franci Slak 1953 - 2007 Film director, producer, screenwriter
France Stiglic France Stiglic 1919 - 1993 Film Director
Jacobus Gallus Jacobus Gallus 1550 - 1591 composer
Ivan Vurnik Ivan Vurnik 1884 - 1971 Architect
Joze Toporisic Joze Toporisic 1926 - 2014 Linguist
France Forstneric France Forstneric 1933 - 2007 Poet
Vladimir Bartol Vladimir Bartol 1903 - 1967 Writer
France Bevk France Bevk 1890 - 1970 Writer
Alojz Ipavec Alojz Ipavec 1815 - 1849 Composer
Ita Rina Ita Rina 1907 - 1979 Actress
Janko Ravnik Janko Ravnik 1891 - 1981 Composer, Film Director
Paul J. Sifler Paul J. Sifler 1911 - 2001 Composer
Thomas Luckmann Thomas Luckmann 1927 - 2016 Sociologist, Philosopher
Franz Miklosich Franz Miklosich 1813 - 1891 Philologist
Karel Destovnik Karel Destovnik 1922 - 1944 Poet
Saso Mirjanic Saso Mirjanic 1968 - 1994 Rower
Simon Jenko Simon Jenko 1835 - 1869 Poet
Dragotin Cvetko Dragotin Cvetko 1911 - 1993 Musicologist
Ciril Cvetko Ciril Cvetko 1920 - 1999 composer, conductor
Josip Plemelj Josip Plemelj 1873 - 1967 Mathematician
Matija Bravnicar Matija Bravnicar 1897 - 1977 composer
Anton Trstenjak Anton Trstenjak 1906 - 1996 Psychologist
Miha Remec Miha Remec 1928 - 2020 author
Josip Vidmar Josip Vidmar 1895 - 1992 Literary Critic
Jure Robic Jure Robic 1965 - 2010 Ultra-endurance cyclist
Janez Jalen Janez Jalen 1891 - 1966 Writer, Priest
Franz Caucig Franz Caucig 1755 - 1828 Painter
Ivan Grohar Ivan Grohar 1867 - 1911 Impressionist Painter
Egon Zakrajsek Egon Zakrajsek 1941 - 2002 Economist
Edvard Kocbek Edvard Kocbek 1904 - 1981 Poet, Writer, Politician
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  • 1. France Preseren

    Died: 1849 A.D
    Slogan: Love and wine I do not scorn, nor sweet company of the fair; but freedom's all I wish to share.

    France Prešeren was a 19th-century Romantic Slovene poet, considered the greatest Slovene classical poet and has inspired later Slovene literature. He wrote the first Slovene ballad and the first Slovene epic. After his death, he became the leading name of the Slovene literary canon.

  • 2. Ivan Cankar

    Died: 1918 A.D
    Slogan: The truth is not revealed through facts alone.

    Ivan Cankar was a Slovene writer, essayist, playwright, and poet. He is considered the greatest writer in Slovene literature and is sometimes compared to Franz Kafka and James Joyce. Born in poverty, he became a key figure in the modernist movement in Slovenia.

  • 3. Joze Plecnik

    Died: 1957 A.D
    Slogan: I am already married to my architecture.

    Jože Plečnik was a Slovene architect who had a significant impact on the modern architecture of Vienna, Prague, and Ljubljana. He is noted for his designs of the Triple Bridge and the Slovene National and University Library, among other works. His style is associated with the Vienna Secession style of architecture, but he also drew from baroque, Byzantine, and early eighteenth-century Viennese architecture. Plečnik was a modernist who did not reject historic forms, paying homage to history in his designs. He also taught at the Arts and Crafts College, inspiring many young artists and architects.

  • 4. Edvard Kocbek

    Died: 1981 A.D
    Slogan: Even when I'm tired, I can still say the word: no.

    Edvard Kocbek was a Slovenian poet, writer, essayist, translator, and politician. He was a member of the Christian Socialists in the Liberation Front of the Slovene Nation and the Slovene Partisans. His work is considered among the finest in Slovene literature, and he remains a significant figure in Slovenia's cultural history. Kocbek's political role during and after World War II made him a controversial figure. He was born in Sveti Jurij ob Ščavnici and was known for his early activism in the Catholic athletic club Orel and his involvement in the anti-fascist resistance during the war.

  • 5. France Bevk

    Died: 1970 A.D
    Slogan: The word is not a horse; if you cannot ride it, let it graze.

    France Bevk was a Slovene writer, poet, and translator, known for his works in expressionism and social realism. Born in Zakojca, he became a teacher and later a prominent figure in cultural and political activism. His notable works include 'The Vicar Martin Čedermac' and he received the Prešeren Award, Slovenia's most prestigious artistic honor, twice. His life was marked by his anti-fascist stance, for which he was imprisoned during World War II. After escaping, he joined the Slovene Partisans and continued his activism post-war.

  • 6. Srecko Kosovel

    Died: 1926 A.D
    Slogan: A kaleidoscope of the macrocosm is the microcosm.

    Srečko Kosovel was a Slovenian poet, considered one of central Europe's major modernist poets. He was known for his impressionistic poetry of his native Karst region, his resistance to the forced Italianization of Slovene areas annexed by Italy, and his avant-garde constructivist forms. Most of Kosovel's works were published posthumously, and he is now recognized as a Slovenian poetic icon.

  • 7. Veno Pilon

    Died: 1970 A.D
    Slogan: Art is the eternal mirror reflecting the soul of the artist.

    Veno Pilon was a Slovene expressionist painter, graphic artist, and photographer known for his significant contributions to expressionist art. Born in Ajdovščina, he served in the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I and was captured by the Russian army. His experiences as a prisoner of war influenced his artistic vision. After the war, he studied art in Prague, Florence, and Vienna. Pilon's work is characterized by a strong use of color and dynamic compositions, reflecting the emotional intensity of the expressionist movement. His legacy includes a vast collection of paintings, graphics, and photographs that capture the human condition and the landscapes of his homeland.

  • 8. Boris Pahor

    Died: 2022 A.D
    Slogan: Every human being is a novel.

    Boris Pahor was a Slovenian writer, best known for his novel Nekropola, a reflection on his experiences in Nazi concentration camps. He was born in Trieste, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and lived through major historical changes that shaped Europe during the 20th century. Pahor's work is marked by his advocacy for Slovenian culture and identity, especially under Italian Fascist rule. His literary output, spanning over several decades, has earned him numerous accolades and he is considered one of the most important Slovenian writers of the 20th century.

  • 9. Ivan Grohar

    Died: 1911 A.D
    Slogan: Art is eternal, its forms are transient.

    Ivan Grohar was a Slovene Impressionist painter, known for his landscapes and portraits, as well as being an established guitarist and singer. Born in poverty and orphaned early, Grohar managed to overcome his humble beginnings to become one of the leading figures of Slovene impressionism. Despite his financial struggles, he left a significant mark on Slovenian art and culture.

  • 10. Dragotin Kette

    Died: 1899 A.D
    Slogan: we had lost a very talented poet.

    Dragotin Kette was a Slovene Impressionist and Neo-Romantic poet, considered a pioneer of modernism in Slovene literature. Born in a small village, he faced early loss with the death of his mother and later his father. Despite financial hardships, he pursued education and became part of a circle of young writers who were shaping modernist elements in Slovene literature. His love for Angela Smola inspired many of his poems. Kette's life was cut short by tuberculosis at the age of 23, leaving behind a legacy that influenced Slovene literary tradition.

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