Josef Fischer

Czech philosopher, publicist, translator, sociologist, university educator and science writer (1891–1945)
Person human Q12025994
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Summary

Josef Fischer was born on April 2, 1891[1], in Kolín[2]. He died on February 19, 1945[3], in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[4]. He worked as a pedagogue[5], writer[6], sociologist[7], philosopher[8], and translator[9].

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Neubrandenburg[10], Brandenburg an der Havel[11], KZ Brandenburg[12]
  • Father: Q136530343[13]
  • Mother: Hermine Fischer[14]
  • Employer: Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[15]
  • Educated at: Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[16], Examination Board for Teachers at Secondary Schools of Charles University[17]
  • Award received: Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Member of political party: Social Democracy[20], National Labour Party[21]
  • Commons category: Josef Fischer (filosof)[22]
  • Residence: Prague[23]
  • Family name: Fischer[24]
  • Given name: Josef[25]
  • Described by source: Encyklopedie ČSSD[26], regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove[27]
  • Different from: Joseph Fischer[28]
  • Name: PhDr. Josef Fischer[29], Dr Prof Josef Israel Fischer[30]
  • Subject has role: Holocaust victim[31]
  • Sibling: Otokar Fischer[32]

FAQs

Where was Josef Fischer born?

Josef Fischer was born in Kolín[2].

Where did Josef Fischer die?

Josef Fischer died in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[4].

Who were Josef Fischer's parents?

Josef Fischer's father was Q136530343[13]. Josef Fischer's mother was Hermine Fischer[14].

What did Josef Fischer do for work?

Josef Fischer worked as a pedagogue[5], writer[6], sociologist[7], philosopher[8], and translator[9].

Where did Josef Fischer go to school?

Josef Fischer was educated at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[16] and Examination Board for Teachers at Secondary Schools of Charles University[17].

What awards did Josef Fischer receive?

Honors received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . historiecssd.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Encyklopedie ČSSD. Retrieved . historiecssd.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of the History of the Czech Lands. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Students of the Universities of Prague 1882–1945. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Students of the Universities of Prague 1882–1945. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . The Database of Victims of the Nazi Persecution. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . historiecssd.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . historiecssd.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . The Database of Victims of the Nazi Persecution. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . Holocaust persons database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . The Database of Victims of the Nazi Persecution. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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