Literature · Law · 1800–1849
France Prešeren — Age & Birthday
Born: 3 December 1800 · Died: 8 February 1849 · Age at death: 48
How old was France Prešeren when he died?
France Prešeren died aged 48. He was born on 3 December 1800 and died on 8 February 1849.
Leading poet in Slovenian literature
Did you know?A section of his poem A Toast was chosen to serve as the lyrics for the Slovenian national anthem.
France Prešeren (pronounced ) (3 December 1800 – 8 February 1849) was a Slovene poet whose works are widely considered some of the most important in Slovene literature. His poems have been translated into many languages.
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- Age at death
- 48
- Years since death
- 177
- Born
- December 3, 1800 · Vrba, Slovenia
- Died
- February 8, 1849
- Cause of death
- Liver cirrhosis
- Nationality
- Habsburg monarchy
- Known for
- Literature, Law
Family
- Child
- Ernestina Jelovšek
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