Matija Čop, after whom the street is named, was a Slovenian linguist and literary historian, and Prešeren's close friend and tutor, directing him into romanticism by his influence. He was extremely educated and spoke 19 (yes, nineteen) languages. The man died in 1835 at an early age of 38 drowning in the river Sava (there are no details to be found as regards the circumstances of his death, but - and this is merely speculation - Prešeren and his companions were known for their boozing and this might have happened after one of those sprees)
Coo, 19 languages! I'd be more than happy if I spoke three or four properly.
