210th anniversary of Ernests Dinsbergs to be marked at Kubuli school with new discoveries
Latvian Radio's 'Kultūras rondo' programme discussed teacher, publicist, poet and translator Ernests Dinsbergs on his 210th birthday, with literary scholar Māra Grudule and historian Mārtiņš Mintaurs. Kubuli school plans to mark the anniversary with new discoveries about his life and work.
This year marks 210 years since the birth of teacher, publicist, poet and translator Ernests Dinsbergs. Latvian Radio's programme 'Kultūras rondo' dedicated an episode to his era and contribution, featuring literary scholar Māra Grudule together with historian Mārtiņš Mintaurs.
A key figure for the Young Latvians
According to Grudule, Dinsbergs can be regarded as someone who introduced the generation of the Young Latvians, a movement that marked a new stage in the development of Latvian culture and public life. The programme covered the historical period in which Dinsbergs worked, as well as his varied activity as a teacher, publicist, poet and translator.
Celebrations at Kubuli school
Ernests Dinsbergs' 210th birthday is planned to be celebrated at Kubuli school, where visitors will be presented with new discoveries about his personality and legacy. The event is intended to offer a closer look at the historical context in which this notable 19th-century Latvian cultural figure was active.
