Which 19th-century Croatian politician and historian delivered the first official political speech in the Croatian language before the Sabor on 2 May 1843?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Ivan Kukuljevic Sakcinski
- Step 1: Recall the historic moment when Croatian replaced Latin in parliamentary discourse. Step 2. Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski delivered his speech on 2 May 1843, arguing passionately that Croatian should become the official language of administration and schooling. Answer: Ivan Kukuljevic Sakcinski. Why not the others: Ljudevit Gaj was the editor and ideologue; Josip Jelačić was Ban from 1848; Ivan Mažuranić was Ban in the 1870s.
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