Ožkabaliai

Ožkabaliai is a village in Vilkaviškis district municipality, Lithuania. According to the 2011 census, it had 44 residents.[1]

Ožkabaliai
Village
Ožkabaliai
Location of Ožkabaliai
Coordinates: 54°29′49″N 22°59′35″E
Country Lithuania
County Marijampolė County
MunicipalityVilkaviškis district municipality
ElderateBartninkai elderate
Population
 (2011)
 • Total44
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

It is best known as the birthplace of Jonas Basanavičius (1851–1927), one of the most prominent activists of the Lithuanian National Revival.

Their reconstructed home is now a branch of the National Museum of Lithuania.[2] The former pantry room holds the permanent exhibition of the works of his brother, Vincas Basanavičius.[3]

References
  1. "2011 census". Statistikos Departamentas (Lithuania). Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  2. "Jono Basanavičiaus gimtinė" (in Lithuanian). Association of Lithuanian Museums. 2011-11-15.
  3. JONAS–BASANAVIČIUS–GEHÖFT–MUSEUM (retrieved July 19,2015)
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