Ioan Slavici was a Romanian writer and journalist from Hungary, later from Romania, of Serb origin.
11 Facts About Ioan Slavici
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Ioan Slavici made his debut in Convorbiri literare, with the comedy Fata de birau.
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Until 1868, Ioan Slavici studied at the local Orthodox school and various other institutions in Hungary, being taught in either Hungarian or German.
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When he finished his studies, Ioan Slavici left the Tiszantul region for Budapest, where he intended to study law.
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In 1872, Ioan Slavici again had to interrupt his studies because of financial difficulties.
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In 1884, Ioan Slavici moved to Transylvania, becoming actively involved in the Romanian national movement, serving as a member of the Central Committee of the Romanian National Party, the main political forum of Romanians in the region.
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In 1909, Ioan Slavici began work for the pro-German newspaper Ziua.
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Ioan Slavici collaborated with the new government, being employed as editor of the official journal, the Bucharest Gazette.
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In 1925 Ioan Slavici went to stay with his daughter in Panciu.
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Ioan Slavici died there later that year, and was buried at the hermitage within Brazi Monastery.
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In contrast to the Junimea leadership, Ioan Slavici was a noted antisemite.