Josef Holeček

Czech publicist, translator, bookwriter and writer (1853-1929)
Person human Q1357931
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Summary

Josef Holeček was born on February 27, 1853[1], in Stožice[2]. He died on March 6, 1929[3], in Smíchov[4]. He worked as a writer[5], linguist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Prague[11]
  • Place of burial: Vinohrady Cemetery[12]
  • Child: Jeronym Holeček[13], Darja Podlipská[14], Jelena Holečková[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[16]
  • Native language: Czech[17]
  • Ethnic group: Czechs[18]
  • Award received: Order of Prince Danilo I[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Josef Holeček[21]
  • Family name: Holeček[22]
  • Given name: Josef[23]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Josef Holeček[24]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[28], Lexikon české literatury. Osobnosti, díla, instituce[29], Olomouc City Library regional database[30], Album representantů všech oborů veřejného života československého[31], Otto's encyclopedia[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[33]
  • Name in native language: Josef Holeček[34]
  • Writing language: Czech[35]
  • Personal library at: Městské muzeum a galerie Vodňany[36]

Why It Matters

Josef Holeček has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Josef Holeček born?

Josef Holeček's place of birth was Stožice[2].

Where did Josef Holeček die?

Josef Holeček passed away in Smíchov[4].

What did Josef Holeček do for work?

Josef Holeček worked as a writer[5], linguist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], and poet[9].

What awards did Josef Holeček receive?

Honors received include Order of Prince Danilo I[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Collection of Registry Books at Prague City Archives. katalog.ahmp.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of the History of the Czech Lands. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . BillionGraves. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . cultural-heritage.cz. cultural-heritage.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . katalog.ahmp.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . spisovatele.cz. spisovatele.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Q107599686. Retrieved . osobniknihovny.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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