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Wenzel Trnka von Krzowitz - Physician across the Habsburg Empire
Jurámiková, Babeta ; Tinková, Daniela (advisor) ; Liepoldová, Tereza (referee)
Wenzel Trnka von Krzowitz (1739-1791), born in Tabor, was one of the most prominent figures of modern university medical education in Hungarian Kingdom, which was established by Gerhard van Swieten. He founded the first Hungarian medical faculty, and it was Václav Trnka who was personally selected as professor of anatomy. During his career as a professor, he wrote a considerable number of works that made him famous in medical circles throughout Europe. However, this renowned physician has fallen into obscurity over time and his personality is now almost unknown. The aim of this thesis is to describe the crucial aspects of his life utilizing fragment analysis and thus provide a closer understanding of his life circumstances. The second part of the thesis focuses on the analysis of his works in comparison with contemporary knowledge, but also by placing them in a contemporary context. Keywords: medicine, Hungarian Kingdom, medical faculty, Václav Trnka of Křovice, Gerhard van Swieten, sciatica, malaria, tetanus, diabetes, haemorrhoids, Semmelweis university, University of Trnava
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Samuel Štúr - A forgotten "teacher" of Slovak Awakeners
Jurámiková, Babeta ; Tinková, Daniela (advisor) ; Pokorná, Magdaléna (referee)
Samuel Štúr (1789-1851) is, as a public figure, usually perceived to be in the historical background: the father of Ľudovít Štúr. He is often mentioned in the context of his teaching career or his being in contact with František Palacký. He lived his life on the brink of the national awakening. Despite his close connection to the two leading figures of the national awakenings he fell into oblivion. The aim of this thesis is to describe the crucial aspects of his life utilizing fragment analysis and thus provide a closer understanding of his life circumstances. Furthermore, this thesis is attempting to depict the discrepancy between the enlightened and the romantic generation and their reciprocal role in the forming of national identity. Key words: schools, Kingdom of Hungary, Ľudovít Štúr, František Palacký, nationality
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