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František Vladimír Lorenc
1872–1957
A Czech-born language prodigy who rebuilt his life in Brazil, he became known for extraordinary linguistic range and for helping spread Esperanto in its early years. His story blends scholarship, exile, and a lifelong fascination with how people speak and connect.
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Úplná učebnice mezinárodní řeči dra. Esperanta
by František Vladimír Lorenc
About the author
Born on December 24, 1872, in what is now the Czech Republic, František Vladimír Lorenc later became known in Portuguese as Francisco Valdomiro Lorenz. Reliable sources describe him as a philosopher, polyglot, and one of the early supporters of Esperanto, with a reputation for mastering an astonishing number of languages.
As a young man, he left the Austro-Hungarian Empire and settled in Brazil, where much of his life and work unfolded. There he wrote, translated, taught, and built a lasting reputation in intellectual and Esperanto circles, becoming a distinctive bridge between Central Europe and Brazil.
Lorenc died on May 24, 1957. Though not widely remembered by general readers today, he remains a remarkable figure for anyone interested in languages, migration, and the restless curiosity of self-taught scholars.