John of Rokycan

Czech philosopher, religion writer, writer and theologist
Person human Q690877
John of Rokycan
Jan Balzer (1734 - 1799) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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John of Rokycan

Summary

John of Rokycan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rokycany[2]. He was born on 1396[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on February 22, 1471[5]. He worked as a writer[6], philosopher[7], musician[8], pastor[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rokycany[2], John of Rokycan…
  • John of Rokycan died in Prague[4].
  • John of Rokycan was born on 1396[3].
  • John of Rokycan died on February 22, 1471[5].
  • John of Rokycan died on February 21, 1471[12].
  • John of Rokycan is buried at Church of Our Lady before Týn[13].
  • John of Rokycan worked as a writer[6].
  • John of Rokycan worked as a philosopher[7].
  • John of Rokycan worked as a musician[8].
  • John of Rokycan's professions included pastor[9].
  • John of Rokycan worked as a politician[10].
  • John of Rokycan's professions included theologian[14].
  • John of Rokycan held the position of archbishop[15].
  • John of Rokycan held the position of bishop[16].
  • Among John of Rokycan's employers was Charles University[17].
  • John of Rokycan was educated at Charles University[18].
  • John of Rokycan's religion is recorded as Hussites[19].
  • John of Rokycan is recorded as male[20].
  • John of Rokycan's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John of Rokycan's Commons category is recorded as Jan Rokycana[22].
  • John of Rokycan's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John of Rokycan's work location is recorded as Prague[24].
  • John of Rokycan's work location is recorded as Hradec Králové[25].
  • John of Rokycan's described by source is recorded as Vlastenský slovník historický[26].
  • John of Rokycan's described by source is recorded as Zedler, Großes vollständiges Universallexicon aller Wissenschaften und Künste[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John of Rokycan was born in Rokycany[2]. He was born on 1396[3].

Education

John of Rokycan was educated at Charles University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], philosopher[7], musician[8], pastor[9], politician[10], and theologian[14]. Among John of Rokycan's employers was Charles University[17]. Positions held include archbishop[15], an episcopal title[28] and bishop[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[29].

Personal Life

John of Rokycan's religion is recorded as Hussites[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 22, 1471[5] and February 21, 1471[12]. John of Rokycan died in Prague[4]. Burial took place at Church of Our Lady before Týn[13].

Why It Matters

John of Rokycan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was John of Rokycan born?

John of Rokycan was born in Rokycany[2].

Where did John of Rokycan die?

John of Rokycan died in Prague[4].

What did John of Rokycan do for work?

John of Rokycan worked as writer[6], philosopher[7], musician[8], pastor[9], and politician[10].

Where did John of Rokycan go to school?

John of Rokycan was educated at Charles University[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 827320
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Instance of human
    Religion or worldview Hussites
    Given name John
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