Ambroz Matić

Poet, writer and the most recognisable latinist in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 19th century who translated and adapted the first textbook intended for teaching arithmetic in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Born in Blaževac and graduated in philosophy and theology in Slavonska Požega. He taught Latin in Kraljeva Sutjeska and then devoted himself to pastoral work. He wrote poems, wrote a textbook in mathematics and Latin grammar. His collection of poems Isitrion (Welcome) is significant . He was called the master of versification. He often, like his contemporaries, wrote commemorations to prominent members of his order.