Francisk Skorina
Francisk Skorina was a prominent Belarusian humanist, physician, and printer in the early 16th century. He is best known for establishing one of the first printing houses in Eastern Europe in Vilnius, where he published significant texts, including the 'Small Travel Book' and the 'Apostle'. Skorina played a crucial role in the spread of the Renaissance ideas in the region and is celebrated for his contributions to the Belarusian language and literature. His work laid the foundation for the development of the Belarusian cultural and literary identity.
Born on Jan 01, 1490 (536 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Belarus | 2 | 5.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 9,449,323 | 18,745 | $60,000 | 119$ |
| Totals | 2 | 9,449,323 | 18,745 | $60,000 | 119$ |
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Belarus:
The only state Belarusian school in Vilnius is named after Francisk Skorina.
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Belarus:
The article mentions the Belarusian-language gymnasium named after Francisk Skorina in Vilnius.
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Belarus:
The article mentions a Belarusian gymnasium named after Francisk Skorina.
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Belarus:
The article discusses the challenges of enrolling in the gymnasium named after Francisk Skorina, which is the only institution in Lithuania where children can study in Belarusian.
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Belarus:
Francisk Skorina is mentioned in relation to a former printing house site in Vilnius.
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Belarus:
Francisk Skorina is noted for having operated a printing house in Vilnius after returning from Prague.
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