Jan Volný

Czech lexicographer, linguist and educator (1886-1955)
Person human Q12023230
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Summary

Jan Volný is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lukavec[2]. He was born on September 12, 1886[3]. He died on January 5, 1955[4]. He worked as a pedagogue[5], writer[6], philologist[7], lexicographer[8], and linguist[9].

Key Facts

  • Jan Volný was born in Lukavec[2].
  • Jan Volný was born on September 12, 1886[3].
  • Jan Volný died on January 5, 1955[4].
  • Jan Volný's professions included pedagogue[5].
  • Jan Volný worked as a writer[6].
  • Jan Volný's professions included philologist[7].
  • Jan Volný's professions included lexicographer[8].
  • Jan Volný worked as a linguist[9].
  • Jan Volný's field of work was German studies[10].
  • Jan Volný's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[11].
  • Jan Volný is recorded as male[12].
  • Jan Volný's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Jan Volný's family name is recorded as Volný[14].
  • Jan Volný's given name is recorded as Jan[15].

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Origins and Family

Jan Volný was born in Lukavec[2]. He was born on September 12, 1886[3].

Education

Jan Volný was educated at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pedagogue[5], writer[6], philologist[7], lexicographer[8], and linguist[9]. Jan Volný's field of work was German studies[10].

Death and Burial

Jan Volný died on January 5, 1955[4].

FAQs

Where was Jan Volný born?

Born in Lukavec[2].

What did Jan Volný do for work?

Jan Volný worked as pedagogue[5], writer[6], philologist[7], lexicographer[8], and linguist[9].

Where did Jan Volný go to school?

Jan Volný was educated at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[11].

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  1. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0025464-Volny-Jan-18861955
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Czech lexicographer, linguist and educator (1886-1955)
    Abart person id → 139042
    Imported from → —
    Given name → Jan
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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