Jan Bechyně

Czech entomologist (1920–1973)
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Jan Bechyně

Summary

Jan Bechyně is a human[1]. Born in Přibyslav[2], he… he was born on +1920-04-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Maracay[4]. He died on +1973-03-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an entomologist[6], academic[7], naturalist[8], teacher[9], and world traveler[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jan Bechyně was born in Přibyslav[2].
  • Jan Bechyně passed away in Maracay[4].
  • Jan Bechyně was born on +1920-04-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jan Bechyně was born on +1920-09-19T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Jan Bechyně died on +1973-03-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Jan Bechyně died on +1974-03-01T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Jan Bechyně's father was Jan Bechyně[14].
  • Among Jan Bechyně's spouses was Bohumila Špringlová de Bechyné[15].
  • Jan Bechyně held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[16].
  • Jan Bechyně's professions included entomologist[6].
  • Jan Bechyně worked as an academic[7].
  • Jan Bechyně worked as a naturalist[8].
  • Jan Bechyně's professions included teacher[9].
  • Jan Bechyně worked as a world traveler[10].
  • Jan Bechyně's professions included scientific collector[17].
  • Jan Bechyně's field of work was entomology[18].
  • Jan Bechyně was employed by Museum Georg Frey[19].
  • Among Jan Bechyně's employers was Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi[20].
  • Among Jan Bechyně's employers was Natural History Museum[21].
  • Jan Bechyně was employed by Central University of Venezuela[22].
  • Jan Bechyně was educated at Charles University[23].
  • Jan Bechyně is recorded as male[24].
  • Jan Bechyně's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jan Bechyně's ISNI is recorded as 0000000108938915[26].
  • Jan Bechyně's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 44746205[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Bechyně's place of birth was Přibyslav[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1920-04-19T00:00:00Z[3] and +1920-09-19T00:00:00Z[12]. His father was he[14].

Education

Jan Bechyně's education included a stint at Charles University[23]. He studied under Jan Obenberger[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], academic[7], naturalist[8], teacher[9], world traveler[10], and scientific collector[17]. Jan Bechyně's field of work was entomology[18]. Employers include Museum Georg Frey[19], a private museum[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1923[31], headquartered in Munich[32]; Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi[20], a museum[33], in Brazil[34], founded in 1866[35]; Natural History Museum[21], a museum[36], in Czech Republic[37]; and Central University of Venezuela[22], a public university[38], in Venezuela[39], founded in 1721[40], headquartered in University City of Caracas[41].

Personal Life

Among Jan Bechyně's spouses was Bohumila Špringlová de Bechyné[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1973-03-09T00:00:00Z[5] and +1974-03-01T00:00:00Z[13]. Jan Bechyně passed away in Maracay[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Bechyně ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Jan Bechyně born?

Born in Přibyslav[2], Jan Bechyně…

Where did Jan Bechyně die?

Jan Bechyně died in Maracay[4].

Who were Jan Bechyně's parents?

Jan Bechyně's father was Jan Bechyně[14].

Who was Jan Bechyně married to?

Jan Bechyně's spouses include Bohumila Špringlová de Bechyné[15].

What did Jan Bechyně do for work?

Jan Bechyně worked as entomologist[6], academic[7], naturalist[8], teacher[9], and world traveler[10].

Where did Jan Bechyně go to school?

Jan Bechyně was educated at Charles University[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. Retrieved . tritius.kkvysociny.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . Jan Bechyné. Necrology and Bibliography. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Dr. h. c. Georg Frey 1902-1976. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Jan Bechyné. Necrology and Bibliography. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Jan Bechyné. Necrology and Bibliography. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Jan Bechyné. Necrology and Bibliography. wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2017, Volume 3. wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Jan Bechyné. Necrology and Bibliography. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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