Ādolfs Alunāns

Ādolfs Alunāns
Born11 October 1848 Jelgava, Russian Empire (currently Latvia)
Died5 July 1912 Jelgava, Russian Empire (currently Latvia)
Occupation(s)Playwright, actor, director
Spouses
  • Karolīne Klau,
  • Angelika Buhta
ChildrenArtūrs, Marija, Pēteris, Kolmārs, Elza, Zuzanna, Paula, Valda Valeska, Emīlija, Oļģerts
Parents
  • Peter Allunans (father)
  • Otīlija Alunāne (mother)

Adolfs Alunāns (11 October 1848 – 5 July 1912) was a Latvian actor, director and playwright. For his efforts and hard work in progressing Latvian Dramaturgy he received the title "father of Latvian theater". In 1968, the Jelgava's Adolf Alunans memorial museum was built.