Jan Milíč Lochman

Czech philosopher, theologian, writer and university professor (1922-2004)
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Jan Milíč Lochman

Summary

Jan Milíč Lochman is a human[1]. Born in Nové Město nad Metují[2], he… he was born on April 3, 1922[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on January 21, 2004[5]. He worked as a writer[6], university teacher[7], deacon[8], spiritual director[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jan Milíč Lochman's place of birth was Nové Město nad Metují[2].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman passed away in Basel[4].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman was born on April 3, 1922[3].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman died on January 21, 2004[5].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[13].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman's professions included writer[6].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman worked as a deacon[8].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman worked as a spiritual director[9].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman worked as a philosopher[10].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman's professions included Protestant theologian[14].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman's field of work was philosophy[15].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman's field of work was systematic theology[16].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman's field of work was Protestant theology[17].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman's field of work was history of theology[18].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman's field of work was philosophy of religion[19].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman's field of work was ecumenical theology[20].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman held the position of rector of the University of Basel[21].
  • Among Jan Milíč Lochman's employers was Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[22].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman was employed by University of Basel[23].
  • Among Jan Milíč Lochman's employers was Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren[24].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman was educated at Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[25].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman's education included a stint at Jiráskovo gymnázium Náchod[26].
  • Jan Milíč Lochman received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Milíč Lochman was born in Nové Město nad Metují[2]. He was born on April 3, 1922[3].

Education

Educated at Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[25], a Protestant faculty of theology[28], in Czech Republic[29], founded in 1919[30] and Jiráskovo gymnázium Náchod[26], a Gymnasium[31], in Czech Republic[32], founded in 1896[33], headquartered in Náchod[34]. Academic degrees include professor[35] and docent[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], university teacher[7], deacon[8], spiritual director[9], philosopher[10], and Protestant theologian[14]. Fields of work include philosophy[15], an academic discipline[37]; systematic theology[16], a branch of theology[38]; Protestant theology[17], a branch of theology[39]; history of theology[18], an aspect of history[40]; philosophy of religion[19], a branch of philosophy[41]; and ecumenical theology[20]. Employers include Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[22], a Protestant faculty of theology[42], in Czech Republic[43], founded in 1919[44]; University of Basel[23], a public research university[45], in Switzerland[46], founded in 1460[47], headquartered in Basel[48]; and Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren[24], a Christian denomination[49], in Czech Republic[50], founded in 1918[51], headquartered in Prague[52]. Jan Milíč Lochman held the position of rector of the University of Basel[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk[27], an order[53], in Czechoslovakia[54], founded in 1990[55]; honorary citizen of Nové Město nad Metují[56], an award[57], in Czech Republic[58]; honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[59], an award[60], in United Kingdom[61]; honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[62], an award[63], in United Kingdom[64]; honorary doctor of the Charles University of Prague[65], an award[66], in Czech Republic[67]; and Jacob Burckhardt Prize[68], an award[69], in Italy[70].

Personal Life

Jan Milíč Lochman's religion is recorded as Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren[71].

Death and Burial

Jan Milíč Lochman died on January 21, 2004[5]. He died in Basel[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Milíč Lochman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Jan Milíč Lochman born?

Jan Milíč Lochman was born in Nové Město nad Metují[2].

Where did Jan Milíč Lochman die?

Jan Milíč Lochman passed away in Basel[4].

What did Jan Milíč Lochman do for work?

Jan Milíč Lochman worked as writer[6], university teacher[7], deacon[8], spiritual director[9], and philosopher[10].

Where did Jan Milíč Lochman go to school?

Jan Milíč Lochman was educated at Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[25] and Jiráskovo gymnázium Náchod[26].

What awards did Jan Milíč Lochman receive?

Honors received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk[27], honorary citizen of Nové Město nad Metují[56], honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[59], and honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[62].

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    Place of death Basel
    Languages spoken, written or signed German, Czech, English
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