Jonas Basanavičius
Lithuanian activist (1851-1927)
1851 — 1927
Quick Facts
Profession
Lithuanian activist (1851-1927)
Born
November 23, 1851
Died
1927 (age ~76)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
writer, physician, politician
Second Polish RepublicBorn in Ožkabaliai IDied in Vilnius
1851
Born in Ožkabaliai I (1851-11-23)
1927
Died in Vilnius
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Jonas Basanavičius was an activist and proponent of the Lithuanian National Revival. He participated in every major event leading to the independent Lithuanian state and is often given the informal honorific title of the "Patriarch of the Nation" for his contributions.
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Who is Jonas Basanavičius?+
Jonas Basanavičius was an activist and proponent of the Lithuanian National Revival. He participated in every major event leading to the independent Lithuanian state and is often given the informal honorific title of the "Patriarch of the Nation" for his contributions.
What does the name Jonas mean?+
The name Jonas means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Jonas Basanavičius born?+
Jonas Basanavičius was born on November 23, 1851.
When did Jonas Basanavičius die?+
Jonas Basanavičius died in 1927, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.
The name Jonas is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jonas — November 23, 1851
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
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