Jan Syrový

Czechoslovak legioneer, minister of national defence and army general (1888-1970)
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Jan Syrový
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Jan Syrový

Summary

Jan Syrový is a human[1]. Born in Třebíč[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1888[3]. He died in Prague[4]. He died on October 17, 1970[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], soldier[8], and legionary[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jan Syrový was born in Třebíč[2].
  • Jan Syrový died in Prague[4].
  • Jan Syrový was born on January 24, 1888[3].
  • Jan Syrový died on October 17, 1970[5].
  • Jan Syrový is buried at Olšany Cemetery[11].
  • Jan Syrový's father was Jan Syrový[12].
  • Jan Syrový held citizenship in Cisleithania[13].
  • Jan Syrový held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[14].
  • Jan Syrový's professions included politician[6].
  • Jan Syrový's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Jan Syrový worked as a soldier[8].
  • Jan Syrový worked as a legionary[9].
  • Jan Syrový's field of work was military affairs[15].
  • Jan Syrový's field of work was resistance movement abroad[16].
  • Jan Syrový's field of work was military[17].
  • Jan Syrový's field of work was politics[18].
  • Jan Syrový held the position of Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia[19].
  • Jan Syrový received the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[20].
  • Jan Syrový received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • Jan Syrový received the Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[22].
  • Jan Syrový received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[23].
  • Jan Syrový received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[24].
  • Jan Syrový received the Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[25].
  • Jan Syrový is recorded as male[26].
  • Jan Syrový's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Syrový's place of birth was Třebíč[2]. He was born on January 24, 1888[3]. His father was he[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], soldier[8], and legionary[9]. Fields of work include military affairs[15], a concept[28]; resistance movement abroad[16]; military[17], an armed organization[29]; and politics[18], an academic discipline[30]. Jan Syrový held the position of Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[20], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35]; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[22], a grade of an order[36], in Morocco[37]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[23], a grade of an order[38], in Belgium[39]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[24]; and Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[25], a grade of an order[40], in Latvia[41], founded in 1924[42].

Personal Life

Jan Syrový was affiliated with the independent politician[43].

Death and Burial

Jan Syrový died on October 17, 1970[5]. He died in Prague[4]. He is buried at Olšany Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jan Syrový ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Jan Syrový born?

Jan Syrový's place of birth was Třebíč[2].

Where did Jan Syrový die?

Jan Syrový died in Prague[4].

Who were Jan Syrový's parents?

Jan Syrový's father was Jan Syrový[12].

What did Jan Syrový do for work?

Jan Syrový worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], soldier[8], and legionary[9].

What awards did Jan Syrový receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[20], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[22], and Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[23].

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  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Album representantů všech oborů veřejného života československého. digitalniknihovna.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [43] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Olšany Cemetery
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