Julius Kugy
July 19, 1858 – February 5, 1944
Julius Kugy, a mountaineer and writer of Slovenian descent, penned eloquent travelogues primarily in German. His accounts of exploring the Julian Alps delve into the intricate relationship between humanity, nature, and culture. Throughout his life, Kugy stood against competing nationalist ideologies in the Alpe-Adria region, championing peaceful coexistence among Slovene, Italian, and German peoples.
