John of Rokycan
Czech philosopher, religion writer, writer and theologist
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Summary
John of Rokycan was born on 1396[1] in Rokycany[2]. He died on February 22, 1471[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], musician[7], pastor[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1390[11]
- Date of death: February 21, 1471[12]
- Place of burial: Church of Our Lady before Týn[13]
- Occupation: theologian[14], scribe[15]
- Position held: archbishop[16], bishop[17]
- Employer: Charles University[18]
- Educated at: Charles University[19]
- Religion or worldview: Hussites[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Jan Rokycana[22]
- Given name: John[23], Johannes[24]
- Work location: Prague[25], Hradec Králové[26]
- Described by source: Vlastenský slovník historický[27], Zedler, Großes vollständiges Universallexicon aller Wissenschaften und Künste[28], regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[30], Latin[31]
- Has works in the collection: KB, nationale bibliotheek[32]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[33]
Why It Matters
John of Rokycan has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
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 a writer[5], philosopher[6], musician[7], pastor[8], and politician[9].
Where did John of Rokycan go to school?
John of Rokycan was educated at Charles University[19].