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J.B. Magin: Thorns or Defense of Trenčín Famous Historical District Issue number
FDC 308
Date of issue
17.09.2003
Face value
8.00 Sk
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1.20 €

Ján Baltazár Magin, born in Vrbové on 6th January 1681, was a priest, poet and writer. He studied theology in Pázmáneum and Vienna then, after taking Holy Orders, Magin became a priest in Jarok, Košeca and Dubnica nad Váhom. In 1731 he was made titular Canon of the Nitra diocese. He died on 27th March 1734 in Dubnica nad Váhom. Magin was educated in clerical and civil law, antique culture and literature. His acclaimed poetry and writings brought him to the attention of the aristocracy, clergy and citizens of Trenčín, who had been outraged by the Novissima diaete nobillissime, written by...

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