Blaž Lorkovic
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Blaž Lorković was a Croatian
economist
, lawyer
, political and cultural worker, and the founder of Croatian political economy. Because of his contributions, the Republic of Croatia named its Order of Danica Hrvatska for business and economics after him.
in a rural family as the only child of Pavao and Julka Lorković. In 1851 he attends high school in Varaždin
where he was noticed and in 1854 with the help and persuasion of his uncle, the parish priest in the village Rasinja near Koprivnice, he moved to Zagreb. He was located at the Episcopal orphanage. After completing high school education in October 1857 Lorković goest to clergy and enters the archdiocese seminary, deciding for priest's call to satisfy his parents and uncle. During the stay in the seminary he edited some literary magazines, and fought against germanization. He left the seminary in 17 February 1862. In October 1863 he entered as a regular student into the University of Zagreb
Faculty of Law. He passed all the exams in regular period with highest grades. In July 1867 Lorković successfully finished his four-year study of law science.
On December 16, 1871 Lorković became a teacher at the Royal Juridical Academy. He replaces his beletristic work with scientific and educational at the Juridical Academy and similar associations.
The most important Lorković's scientific work is Počela političke ekonomije ili nauke obćega gospodarstva, which was published by Matica Hrvatska
in 1889 in the context of a series of publications for the Croatian dealers.
He served as a rector of the University of Zagreb
in the academic year 1883/1884.
His son Ivan Lorković
and grandson Mladen Lorković
were also influential politicians.
He published his literary works in popular magazines Vienac and Naše gore list:
Croats
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economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
, lawyer
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
, political and cultural worker, and the founder of Croatian political economy. Because of his contributions, the Republic of Croatia named its Order of Danica Hrvatska for business and economics after him.
Biography
Lorković was born in Jarče Polje near KarlovacKarlovac
Karlovac is a city and municipality in central Croatia. The city proper has a population of 49,082, while the municipality has a population of 59,395 inhabitants .Karlovac is the administrative centre of Karlovac County...
in a rural family as the only child of Pavao and Julka Lorković. In 1851 he attends high school in Varaždin
Varaždin
Varaždin is a city in north Croatia, north of Zagreb on the highway A4. The total population is 47,055, with 38,746 on of the city settlement itself . The centre of Varaždin county is located near the Drava river, at...
where he was noticed and in 1854 with the help and persuasion of his uncle, the parish priest in the village Rasinja near Koprivnice, he moved to Zagreb. He was located at the Episcopal orphanage. After completing high school education in October 1857 Lorković goest to clergy and enters the archdiocese seminary, deciding for priest's call to satisfy his parents and uncle. During the stay in the seminary he edited some literary magazines, and fought against germanization. He left the seminary in 17 February 1862. In October 1863 he entered as a regular student into the University of Zagreb
University of Zagreb
The University of Zagreb is the biggest Croatian university and the oldest continuously operating university in the area covering Central Europe south of Vienna and all of Southeastern Europe...
Faculty of Law. He passed all the exams in regular period with highest grades. In July 1867 Lorković successfully finished his four-year study of law science.
On December 16, 1871 Lorković became a teacher at the Royal Juridical Academy. He replaces his beletristic work with scientific and educational at the Juridical Academy and similar associations.
The most important Lorković's scientific work is Počela političke ekonomije ili nauke obćega gospodarstva, which was published by Matica Hrvatska
Matica hrvatska
Matica hrvatska is one of the oldest Croatian cultural institutions, dating back to 1842. The name is somewhat idiosyncratic, best translated as "The Croatian Centre" . It is the largest publisher of Croatian language books...
in 1889 in the context of a series of publications for the Croatian dealers.
He served as a rector of the University of Zagreb
University of Zagreb
The University of Zagreb is the biggest Croatian university and the oldest continuously operating university in the area covering Central Europe south of Vienna and all of Southeastern Europe...
in the academic year 1883/1884.
His son Ivan Lorković
Ivan Lorković
Dr. Ivan Lorković was a Croatian politician and one of the co-founders of the National Progressive Party . He was a prominent member of the Croat-Serb coalition, a supporter of the Republican organization and member of the United Croatian and Serbian academic youth organization...
and grandson Mladen Lorković
Mladen Lorković
Mladen Lorković was a Croatian politician, lawyer and Ustasha leader.-Early life:Lorković was born in Zagreb on 1 March 1909. As a high school student he was a supporter of Croatian Party of Rights, later joining the Croatian Youth Movement. He studied law at the University of Zagreb...
were also influential politicians.
Work
Scientific works:- Počela političke ekonomije ili nauke obćega gospodarstva - most important work
- Razgovori o narodnom gospodarstvu
- Kakvo bijaše gospodarsko stanje Hrvatske u 18. stoljeću, kakove su narodno-gospodarske ideje tada vladale i kakvi bijahu zastupnici tih ideja (report)
- Sadanje stanje gospodarske nauke (report)
He published his literary works in popular magazines Vienac and Naše gore list:
- Ljubav i vjernost (short story)
- Nekoliko tajnih listića (short story)
- Sliepac (novella)
- Nevjera (short story)
- Putne sgode i nesgode (itinerary)
- Ples (novella)
- Pod kruškom (novelette)
- Iznimke (short story)
- Posrednik (short story)
- Pisanice (short story)
- Prekasno (short story)
- Kažnjena taština"
- Mejdan na moru (novella)
- Izpoviest (novel)
- Otac i kći (short story)
- Prošlost i sadašnjost
- Hrvati i Srbi (article)