Lambert Ehrlich was a Carinthian Slovene Catholic priest, ethnologist, and political figure who lived from 1878 to 1942. Born in the Canal Valley, he studied theology in Innsbruck and Rome before serving in various ecclesiastical roles, including a professorship at the University of Ljubljana. He was a prominent figure in Catholic education and a scholar of comparative religion, having studied at the Sorbonne and in Oxford. During the Second World War, he was active in political discussions regarding Slovenian independence and anti-communist efforts.