Krišjānis Barons
Latvian writer
Krišjānis Barons was a Latvian writer who is known as the "father of the dainas", largely thanks to his systematization of the Latvian folk songs, and his labour in preparing their texts for publication in Latvju dainas. Wikipedia
Born: October 31, 1835, Jaunpils parish, Latvia
Died: March 8, 1923 (age 87 years), Riga, Latvia
Place of burial: Great Cemetery, Riga, Latvia
Spouse: Dārta Rudzīte (m. ?–1914)
Children: Kārlis Barons
Parents: Juris Barons and Eņģele Barona