Description: (Jurist)
Adam František Kollár de Keresztén was a Slovak jurist, Imperial-Royal Court Councillor, and Chief Imperial-Royal Librarian known for his work as a historian, ethnologist, and advocate of Empress Maria Theresa's policies. He played a significant role in advancing Maria Theresa's status in Hungary, which led to the Habsburg annexations of Galicia and Dalmatia. Kollár is credited with coining the term ethnology and promoting pro-Slovak, pro-Slavic, and pan-Slavic sentiments within the Habsburg monarchy.