Josef Bryks

Czechoslovak pilot (1916–1957)
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Josef Bryks

Summary

Josef Bryks is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bělkovice-Lašťany[2]. He was born on March 18, 1916[3]. He passed away in Ostrov[4]. He died on August 11, 1957[5]. He worked as a fighter pilot[6], aircraft pilot[7], military commander[8], airman[9], and English teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bělkovice-Lašťany[2], Josef Bryks…
  • Josef Bryks was born in Lašťany[12].
  • Josef Bryks passed away in Ostrov[4].
  • Josef Bryks was born on March 18, 1916[3].
  • Josef Bryks died on August 11, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery in Motol[13].
  • Josef Bryks held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[14].
  • Josef Bryks is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[15].
  • Josef Bryks's professions included fighter pilot[6].
  • Josef Bryks worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
  • Josef Bryks worked as a military commander[8].
  • Josef Bryks's professions included airman[9].
  • Josef Bryks's professions included English teacher[10].
  • Josef Bryks's field of work was military affairs[16].
  • Josef Bryks received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Josef Bryks received the Grand Officer of the Order of the White Lion[18].
  • Josef Bryks received the Olomouc City Award[19].
  • Josef Bryks was a member of Czechoslovak Squadron in the RAF[20].
  • Josef Bryks is recorded as male[21].
  • Josef Bryks's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Josef Bryks's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[23].
  • Josef Bryks's military branch is recorded as Czechoslovak army in exile[24].
  • Josef Bryks's Commons category is recorded as Josef Bryks[25].
  • Josef Bryks's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[26].
  • Josef Bryks's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Bělkovice-Lašťany[2], a municipality of the Czech Republic[28], in Czech Republic[29] and Lašťany[12], a village[30], in Czech Republic[31]. Josef Bryks was born on March 18, 1916[3]. He is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fighter pilot[6], aircraft pilot[7], military commander[8], airman[9], and English teacher[10]. Josef Bryks's field of work was military affairs[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[17], an award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Grand Officer of the Order of the White Lion[18]; and Olomouc City Award[19], an award[34], in Czech Republic[35], founded in 1997[36].

Death and Burial

Josef Bryks died on August 11, 1957[5]. He passed away in Ostrov[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[37]. He is buried at Cemetery in Motol[13].

Why It Matters

Josef Bryks ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Josef Bryks born?

Josef Bryks's place of birth was Bělkovice-Lašťany[2].

Where did Josef Bryks die?

Josef Bryks died in Ostrov[4].

What did Josef Bryks do for work?

Josef Bryks worked as fighter pilot[6], aircraft pilot[7], military commander[8], airman[9], and English teacher[10].

What awards did Josef Bryks receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[17], Grand Officer of the Order of the White Lion[18], and Olomouc City Award[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Records of persons of interest. svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . brno.cz. brno.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [37] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Place of death Ostrov
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