Krste Misirkov

Krste Misirkov was a prominent Macedonian linguist, philologist, and cultural thinker born in 1874. He is best known for his efforts to develop a standardized alphabet and linguistic identity for the Macedonian language, advocating for cultural and national recognition of Macedonians. Misirkov emphasized the importance of a distinct Macedonian language, separate from Serbian and Bulgarian influences, and promoted the use of the Cyrillic script. His work laid foundational ideas for Macedonian national identity and language development, contributing significantly to the region's cultural and linguistic history.