Original scientific paper
Reverend Vilim Švelec’s endeavors in culture and education and their effects on socio-economic situation in Martinska Ves from 1857 to 1871
Domagoj Sremić
; Gimnazija Sisak, Trg hrvatskih branitelja 1, HR-44 000 Sisak
Abstract
Vilim Švelec was priest in the parish of St Martin the Bishop in Martinska ves in period from 1857-1871. He was a highly educated and versatile person whose priest life embraced not only spiritual activities but also those connected with cultural and educational formation of peasants which deeply influenced economic circumstances of this village parish. Economic history knows of his management of the parish estate, where he attempted some new ways of improving underdeveloped agricultural production after the abolition of feudalism. His spiritual and material legacy in Martinska ves is still felt today and makes him the most known and deserving priest of the parish.
Keywords
Vilim Švelec; martinska ves; peasantry; education; library material; culture; economy; enlightenment
Hrčak ID:
79805
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Publication date:
9.4.2012.
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