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(Poet) Vincas Kudirka was a prominent Lithuanian poet, physician, and key figure in the cultural and national revival of Lithuania. He played a significant role in the Lithuanian national rebirth movement by contributing to the publication of the clandestine newspaper Varpas and writing the text for the Lithuanian National Anthem. Kudirka was also recognized for his skills as a translator, writer of satire, and for his collection of Lithuanian popular songs. As a country doctor, he made valuable contributions to Lithuanian literature and culture throughout his career.
