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The memorial stone of Old Stenders in Eglaine

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Address:
Eglaine, Eglaines pagasts, Ilūkstes nov.
Phones:
Mob.phone: +371 20028330
Coordinates:
55°57'38" N, 26°8'9" E

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District:
Ilūkste

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Description:
In 1714. August 27. in district Laši (now district Eglaine) was born Gothards Fridrihs Stenders - the priest of German nationality, enlightener, the father of Latvian temporal literature, linguist, called also as Old Stenders. In 1989. here, in honour of his 275 anniversary, was opened the memorial stone and museum.
2007 Latgale Region Development Agency