Original scientific paper
A NEW CONTRIBUTION TO THE STUDY OF THE LIFE AND WORK OF PETAR MATKOVIĆ (SENJ, 1830 – VIENNA, 1898)
Maja Polić
; Faculty of Humanities and Social Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Abstract
The author analyses the life and the work of Petar Matković, priest, academic, university professor, geographer, historian, historical demographer and statistician. The discussion is set in the broad context of his activity. The universality of his interest is showed, as well as his original achievement in many scientific fields, especially geography and history. The article discusses the work of Matković in the field of Croatian historical, demographical and statistical researches. His importance in the development of the historical demography is stressed. The author gives a critical view of his activity, considering the opinions of other renowned Croatian historians, too.
Keywords
Petar Matković; geography; statistics; historical demography; Accademy
Hrčak ID:
220828
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Publication date:
10.8.2008.
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