Jiří Taufer
Czech poet and translator (1911–1986)
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Jiří Taufer was born on July 5, 1911[1], in Boskovice[2]. He died on December 3, 1986[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a writer[5], translator[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and critic[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Father: František Taufer[11]
- Child: Jiří Taufer[12]
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[13]
- Occupation: politician[14], editing staff[15], literary historian[16], literary theorist[17], journalist[18]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[19], prose[20], poetry[21], translation[22], literary criticism[23], politics[24]
- Award received: Národní umělec[25], Klement Gottwald State Prize[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of Czechoslovakia[28]
- Family name: Taufer[29]
- Given name: Jiří[30]
- Work location: Brno[31]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[32], REGO[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[34]
- Sibling: Otakar Taufer[35]
FAQs
Where was Jiří Taufer born?
Jiří Taufer's place of birth was Boskovice[2].
Where did Jiří Taufer die?
Jiří Taufer passed away in Prague[4].
Who were Jiří Taufer's parents?
Jiří Taufer's father was František Taufer[11].
What did Jiří Taufer do for work?
Jiří Taufer worked as a writer[5], translator[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and critic[9].
What awards did Jiří Taufer receive?
Honors received include Národní umělec[25] and Klement Gottwald State Prize[26].