Martin Benka, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Martin Benka

Slovak Esperantist and painter

Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1888

Place of Birth: Kostolište, Bratislava Region, Slovakia

Date of Death: 28-Jun-1971

Profession: Esperantist, painter

Nationality: Slovakia

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Martin Benka (21 September 1888, Kostolište – 28 June 1971, Malacky) was a Slovak painter and illustrator.
He is regarded as the founder of Modernist 20th century Slovak painting.
He was given the title National Artist.
He is buried in the National Cemetery in Martin.