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Josip Juraj Strossmayer’s Educational Endeavours

Marija Erl-Šafar ; Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Odjel za kulturologiju

Abstract

On 150th anniversary of the Academy (HAZU/JAZU) the librarian populace should be reminded of the contribution to culture, education and science made by the Academy founder Josipa Juraj Strossmayer.
Bio-comparative method was used to research and analyse the material – the historical and cultural facts – about the part Strossmayer played in Croatian political, public and cultural life, and about his contribution to the enlightenment and culture.
We researched and analysed Strossmayer’s speeches, discussions, correspondence as well as scientific papers about Strossmayer, documents belonging to his contemporaries, and the press.
With motto “enlightenment for freedom” Archbishop Strossmayer initiates and finances the Academy, Zagreb University and many other cultural and educational institutions and organisations. He was a benefactor not only to the cultural and educational institutions in his homeland, but also to other Slavonic nations.
For example, in the 1860s the reading rooms were an important category of cultural and political activities among Croats and other Slavic nations.
On the 150th anniversary of the Academy (HAZU/JAZU), it is important to be reminded of this eminent intellectual, politician, and Church dignitary. His deeds are imprinted in the Croats’ collective memory.

Keywords

Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Croatian Academy of Arts and Sciences, Zagreb University, reading rooms

Hrčak ID:

239758

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/239758

Publication date:

24.9.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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