Cosmas of Prague
Bohemian priest (c.1045–1125)
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Summary
Cosmas of Prague was born on 1045[1] in Prague[2]. He died on October 21, 1125[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and chronicler[6].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Zdice[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Bohemia[8]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Given name: Cosme[11]
- Work location: Prague[12]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[13], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Vlastenský slovník historický[16], Pomněnky ze slavných dob národa českého[17], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18], The Catholic Encyclopedia[19], Otto's encyclopedia[20], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[22]
- Name in native language: Cosmas Pragensis[23], Kosmas[24]
- Writing language: medieval Latin[25], Czech[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
Why It Matters
Works attributed to Cosmas of Prague include Chronica Boemorum[28], a literary work[29], founded in 1120[30].
FAQs
Where was Cosmas of Prague born?
Cosmas of Prague's place of birth was Prague[2].
Where did Cosmas of Prague die?
Cosmas of Prague died in Prague[4].