Daniel Adam of Veleslavín (Czech: Daniel Adam z Veleslavína; 31 August 1546 – 18 October 1599) was a Czech lexicographer, publisher, translator and writer.
Daniel Adam of Veleslavín | |
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 Painting by Jan Vilímek | |
| Born | 31 August 1546 Prague, Bohemia |
| Died | 18 October 1599 (aged 53) Prague, Bohemia |
| Occupation | lexicographer and writer |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Relatives | Adam of Veleslavín family |
Biography
editDaniel Adam studied at the University of Prague, and from 1569 to 1576 he was a professor there. When he married the daughter of the publisher Jiří Melantrich of Aventino, he was forced to leave the university (professors were required to keep celibacy). He started working at the print press and later took it over.
He and his collaborators translated and published many historical, religious, and scientific books. The language used in the books he published was considered the best literary language in the Czech lands and in the area of today's Slovakia (the so-called bibličtina, Bible language).
Adam was a secret member of the Unity of the Brethren.
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