Janko Matúška

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1821 – 1877

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Who was Janko Matúška?

Janko Matúška was a Slovak poet, activist, occasional playwright, and clerk of the court. He is best known as the author of the Slovak national anthem, Nad Tatrou sa blýska based on melody of Slovak folk song Kopala studienku.

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Born
Jan 10, 1821
Dolný Kubín
Nationality
  • Austrian Empire
  • Austria-Hungary
Died
1877
Dolný Kubín

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on July 23, 2013

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