Pavel Golia

Poet
BIRTHDAY
April 10,1887
Birthplace
Slovenia
Age
Aug 15,1959,age 72
Birth Sign
Aries
BIRTHDAY
April 10,1887 (age Aug 15,1959,age 72)
Birthplace
Slovenia

About

Slovene poet and dramatist known for his children's plays and his adult-themed poems (i.e., "Alkohol"). The library in his hometown of Trebnje, Slovenia was named in his honor.

Before Fame

He served for eight years in the Austro-Hungarian Army.

Trivia

His life and works were honored by the establishment of a Pavel Golia Memorial Day, held annually in his hometown.

Family Life

He was born into a wealthy Slovenian family in the Trebnje muncipality.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of fellow Slovenian poet and author Ivan Cankar.