Simonas Daukantas
Lithuanian historian and writer (1793–1864)
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Summary
Simonas Daukantas was born on October 28, 1793[1], in Kalviai[2]. He died on November 24, 1864[3], in Papilė[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], lexicographer[7], and opinion journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 26, 1793[10]
- Country of citizenship: Lithuania[11]
- Educated at: Vilnius University[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Simonas Daukantas[14]
- Family name: Daukantas[15]
- Given name: Simonas[16], Szymon[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Simonas Daukantas[18]
- Commons gallery: Simonas Daukantas[19]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[20], Otto's encyclopedia[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Polish Biographical Dictionary[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Lithuanian[24]
- Name in native language: Simonas Daukantas[25], Szymon Dowkont[26]
Why It Matters
Simonas Daukantas has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Simonas Daukantas born?
Simonas Daukantas was born in Kalviai[2].
Where did Simonas Daukantas die?
Simonas Daukantas passed away in Papilė[4].
What did Simonas Daukantas do for work?
Simonas Daukantas worked as a historian[5], writer[6], lexicographer[7], and opinion journalist[8].
Where did Simonas Daukantas go to school?
Simonas Daukantas was educated at Vilnius University[12].