Latvian Literary Society

The Latvian Literärische Society ( lett Latviešu literāriskā BIEDRIBA ) was founded by a 1824 German - Baltic Society for the study of language, folk songs and culture of the Latvians. The company had its headquarters in Riga and Jelgava.

Founders and members of as the " Society of Friends Latvians " ( lett Latviešu draugu BIEDRIBA ) designated learned society were primarily Baltic German scholars, mostly pastors from Kurland and southern Livonia. Later, this involved pastors, writers, and other educated people of Latvian nationality.

The Company issued the "Magazine", which was released on a quarterly basis.

President

Honorary Members

  • August Johann Gottfried Bielenstein ( 1826-1907 ). Pastor to Doblen, Honorary President from 1895
  • Robert Auning, pastor Seßwegen
  • Krišjānis Barons ( Christian Baron), senior teacher emeritus at Riga, Suworowstr. 7
  • Adalbert Bezzenberger, professor in Königsberg
  • Theodor Doebner, pastor Kalzenau
  • Richard Hausmann (1842-1914), Professor Emeritus in Yuriev ( Dorpat )
  • Ludwig Heerwagen ( † 17 Sept. 1899), pastor emeritus in Riga, Nicolaistr. 41
  • Alphonsus Heyking († March 22, 1900 ), the country representative of Courland aD
  • Frederick Hollman († 1 Sept. 1900), general superintendent of Livonia
  • Hugo Graf Keyserling, country representative of Courland
  • Garlieb Helwig Merkel, writer and journalist
  • Friedrich von Meyendorff, District Marshal in Riga
  • Otto Panck, general superintendent of Courland
  • Carl von der Recke, landowner of Waldeck in Jelgava
  • Countess Praskovja Uwarowa (1840-1924), President of the Moscow Archaeological Society

Known members

(Ordered by the German variant of the surname )

  • Āronu Matīss ( Aron, Matthies ) journalist in Riga, Sprenkstr. 2 Q. 43
  • Ludis Berzins ( Behrsin, Ludwig) Cand. Senior teacher in Kiev
  • Alexander Bernewitz, provost of the Ward Kandau, Protestant martyrs
  • Hans Bielenstein, Pastor in rings, later in Rahden, Protestant martyrs
  • Brasche Gustav (1802-1883)
  • Jānis Endzelīns ( Endzelin, Janis ) senior teacher in Yuriev ( Dorpat )
  • Matīss Kaudzīte ( Kaudsit, Matthies ) Teacher in Old Pebalg
  • Jēkabs Lautenbahs ( Lautenbach, Jacob ) Mag, Associate Professor of cf. linguistics in Yuriev
  • Xaver Marnitz, a pastor in Uexküll - Salaspils, later provost, Protestant martyrs
  • Karlis Mīlenbahs ( mill creek, Karlis ) senior teacher in Riga
  • Karl Sly, provost of the Ward Wolmar, Protestant martyrs
  • Jānis Čakste ( Tschakste, Janis ) Lawyer in Jelgava
  • Ludwig Zimmermann, provost of the Riga country parish, Protestant martyrs

August Bielenstein about the purpose of the Company

"We were told at that time the public accusation that we (the Latvian literärische society ) tend to consider the Latvian people and their language only as a research object and darböten the result of our research by the international scientific, but not of the Latvian people promoted knowledge, education, and spiritual well-being. .. I must admit that my person especially for the international scientific community has to work, but I'm also occurred with all his energy to it that our society in the name of Latvians Friends ( Latviešu draugi ) lead more than a mere empty title is yes. . "

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