Edvard Beneš

Czechoslovak politician (1884-1948)
Person human Q152274
Edvard Beneš
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Edvard Beneš

Summary

Edvard Beneš is a human[1]. Born in Kožlany[2], he… he died in Sezimovo Ústí[3]. He worked as a lecturer[4], politician[5], association football player[6], diplomat[7], and sociologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,740 views/month, #6,698 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edvard Beneš was born in Kožlany[2].
  • Edvard Beneš passed away in Sezimovo Ústí[3].
  • Burial took place at hrobka prezidenta Edvarda Beneše a jeho manželky Hany[10].
  • Edvard Beneš's father was Matěj Beneš[11].
  • Among Edvard Beneš's spouses was Hana Benešová[12].
  • Edvard Beneš held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[13].
  • Edvard Beneš held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[14].
  • Czech was Edvard Beneš's native language[15].
  • Edvard Beneš's professions included lecturer[4].
  • Edvard Beneš worked as a politician[5].
  • Edvard Beneš's professions included association football player[6].
  • Edvard Beneš worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Edvard Beneš's professions included sociologist[8].
  • Edvard Beneš worked as a teacher[16].
  • Edvard Beneš's field of work was politics[17].
  • Edvard Beneš's field of work was law[18].
  • Edvard Beneš held the position of President of Czechoslovakia[19].
  • Edvard Beneš held the position of President of Czechoslovakia[20].
  • Edvard Beneš held the position of Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia[21].
  • Edvard Beneš held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs (Czechoslovakia)[22].
  • Edvard Beneš held the position of member of the Revolutionary National Assembly of Czechoslovakia[23].
  • Among Edvard Beneš's employers was Charles University[24].
  • Edvard Beneš's education included a stint at University of Paris[25].
  • Edvard Beneš's education included a stint at Sciences Po[26].
  • Edvard Beneš's education included a stint at University of Burgundy Europe[27].

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Origins and Family

Edvard Beneš's place of birth was Kožlany[2]. His father was Matěj Beneš[11]. Czech was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[25], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Sciences Po[26], a public university[32], in France[33], founded in 1872[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; University of Burgundy Europe[27], an educational institution[36], in France[37], founded in 1722[38], headquartered in Dijon[39]; Faculty of Law, German University in Prague[40]; Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[41], a faculty[42], in Czech Republic[43], founded in 1348[44], headquartered in Prague[45]; and Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[46], a faculty[47], in Czech Republic[48], founded in 1348[49], headquartered in Prague[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lecturer[4], politician[5], association football player[6], diplomat[7], sociologist[8], and teacher[16]. Fields of work include politics[17], an academic discipline[51] and law[18], an academic discipline[52]. Edvard Beneš was employed by Charles University[24]. Positions held include President of Czechoslovakia[19], a position[53], in Czechoslovakia[54], founded in 1918[55]; Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia[21]; Minister of Foreign Affairs (Czechoslovakia)[22], a position[56], in Czechoslovakia[57], founded in 1918[58]; and member of the Revolutionary National Assembly of Czechoslovakia[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Lion[59], an order[60], in Czechoslovakia[61], founded in 1922[62]; Czechoslovak War Cross 1918[63], a military decoration[64], in Czechoslovakia[65], founded in 1918[66]; Order of St. Sava[67], an order[68], in Kingdom of Serbia[69], founded in 1883[70]; Order of the Crown of Romania[71], a dynastic order of knighthood[72], in Romania[73], founded in 1881[74]; Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[75]; and honorary citizen of Třebíč[76].

Personal Life

Among Edvard Beneš's spouses was Hana Benešová[12]. He was affiliated with the Czech National Social Party[77].

Death and Burial

Edvard Beneš passed away in Sezimovo Ústí[3]. Burial took place at hrobka prezidenta Edvarda Beneše a jeho manželky Hany[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edvard Beneš include Beneš decrees[78], a decree[79], in Czechoslovakia[80] and Edvard Beneš Award[81], an award[82], in Czech Republic[83], founded in 1995[84].

Why It Matters

Edvard Beneš ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,740 views/month, #6,698 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

Entities named for him include Beneš decrees[78], a decree[79], in Czechoslovakia[80] and Edvard Beneš Award[81], an award[82], in Czech Republic[83], founded in 1995[84].

FAQs

Where was Edvard Beneš born?

Edvard Beneš's place of birth was Kožlany[2].

Where did Edvard Beneš die?

Edvard Beneš died in Sezimovo Ústí[3].

Who were Edvard Beneš's parents?

Edvard Beneš's father was Matěj Beneš[11].

Who was Edvard Beneš married to?

Edvard Beneš's spouses include Hana Benešová[12].

What did Edvard Beneš do for work?

Edvard Beneš worked as lecturer[4], politician[5], association football player[6], diplomat[7], and sociologist[8].

Where did Edvard Beneš go to school?

Edvard Beneš was educated at University of Paris[25], Sciences Po[26], University of Burgundy Europe[27], and Faculty of Law, German University in Prague[40].

What awards did Edvard Beneš receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Lion[59], Czechoslovak War Cross 1918[63], Order of St. Sava[67], and Order of the Crown of Romania[71].

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