Vincas Kudirka

Lithuanian writer, poet and physician (1858–1899)

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It is catalogued under topics including 1858 births, 1899 deaths and 19th-century classical composers.

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Instance of: human
Given name: Vincas
Family name: Kudirka
Gender: male
Citizenship: Lithuania
Place of birth: Vilkaviškis
Place of death: Kudirkos Naumiestis
Educated at: Marijampolė Gymnasium
Languages spoken: Lithuanian
Notable work: Tautiška giesmė
Image: Kudirka3.jpg

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cause of death: tuberculosis
Commons category: Vincas Kudirka
date of birth: 1858-12-31
date of death: 1899-11-16
medical condition: tuberculosis
manner of death: natural causes
ethnic group: Lithuanians
name in native language: Vincas Kudirka
writing language: Lithuanian

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Encyclopedic overview

Vincas Kudirka Litas coin issued to commemorate Vincas Kudirka

Vincas Kudirka (Polish: Wincenty Kudyrko; 31 December [O.S. 19 December] 1858 – 16 November [O.S. 4 November] 1899) was a Lithuanian poet and physician, and the author of both the music and lyrics of the Lithuanian national anthem, "Tautiška giesmė". He is regarded in Lithuania as a national hero. Kudirka used the pen names V. Kapsas, Paežerių Vincas, Vincas Kapsas, P.Vincas, Varpas, Q.D, K., V.K, Perkūnas.

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