Josef Čapek

Czech educator, classical philologist and translator
Person human Q58221486
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Summary

Josef Čapek is a human[1]. Born in Lomnice nad Popelkou[2], he… he was born on April 9, 1878[3]. He died in Prague[4]. He died on June 28, 1948[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], educator[7], and translator[8].

Key Facts

  • Josef Čapek's place of birth was Lomnice nad Popelkou[2].
  • Josef Čapek passed away in Prague[4].
  • Josef Čapek passed away in Břevnov[9].
  • Josef Čapek was born on April 9, 1878[3].
  • Josef Čapek died on June 28, 1948[5].
  • Josef Čapek held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[10].
  • Josef Čapek's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Josef Čapek's professions included educator[7].
  • Josef Čapek worked as a translator[8].
  • Josef Čapek's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[11].
  • Josef Čapek is recorded as male[12].
  • Josef Čapek's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Josef Čapek's family name is recorded as Čapek[14].
  • Josef Čapek's given name is recorded as Josef[15].

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Origins and Family

Josef Čapek's place of birth was Lomnice nad Popelkou[2]. He was born on April 9, 1878[3].

Education

Josef Čapek was educated at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], educator[7], and translator[8].

Death and Burial

Josef Čapek died on June 28, 1948[5]. Recorded place of death include Prague[4], a municipality with town privileges in the Czech Republic[16], in Czech Republic[17], founded in 0800[18], headquartered in Prague[19] and Břevnov[9], a cadastral area in the Czech Republic[20], in Czech Republic[21], founded in 1922[22].

FAQs

Where was Josef Čapek born?

Josef Čapek's place of birth was Lomnice nad Popelkou[2].

Where did Josef Čapek die?

Josef Čapek died in Prague[4].

What did Josef Čapek do for work?

Josef Čapek worked as classical philologist[6], educator[7], and translator[8].

Where did Josef Čapek go to school?

Josef Čapek was educated at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Collection of Registry Books at Prague City Archives. katalog.ahmp.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Students of the Universities of Prague 1882–1945. is.cuni.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . is.cuni.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . katalog.ahmp.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [18] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Čapek
    Instance of → human
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