Josef Jireček

Czech member of Czech council, ethnographer, linguist and literature historian (1825-1888)
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Josef Jireček
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Josef Jireček

Summary

Josef Jireček is a human[1]. He was born in Vysoké Mýto[2]. He was born on October 9, 1825[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on November 25, 1888[5]. He worked as a literary historian[6], historian[7], writer[8], ethnographer[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Josef Jireček was born in Vysoké Mýto[2].
  • Josef Jireček died in Prague[4].
  • Josef Jireček passed away in New Town[12].
  • Josef Jireček was born on October 9, 1825[3].
  • Josef Jireček died on November 25, 1888[5].
  • Josef Jireček is buried at Vyšehrad cemetery[13].
  • A child of Josef Jireček was Konstantin Jireček[14].
  • Josef Jireček held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[15].
  • Josef Jireček held citizenship in Austrian Empire[16].
  • Czech was Josef Jireček's native language[17].
  • Josef Jireček worked as a literary historian[6].
  • Josef Jireček worked as a historian[7].
  • Josef Jireček worked as a writer[8].
  • Josef Jireček worked as an ethnographer[9].
  • Josef Jireček's professions included politician[10].
  • Josef Jireček worked as a cultural historian[18].
  • Josef Jireček held the position of Prague City Assembly member[19].
  • Josef Jireček held the position of Member of Abgeordnetenhaus[20].
  • Josef Jireček held the position of Member of the Bohemian Diet[21].
  • Josef Jireček's education included a stint at Charles University[22].
  • Josef Jireček received the Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[23].
  • Josef Jireček received the honorary citizen of Chrudim[24].
  • Josef Jireček was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Josef Jireček was a member of Serbian Learned Society[26].
  • Josef Jireček was a member of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts[27].

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Origins and Family

Josef Jireček's place of birth was Vysoké Mýto[2]. He was born on October 9, 1825[3]. Czech was his native language[17].

Education

Josef Jireček was educated at Charles University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary historian[6], historian[7], writer[8], ethnographer[9], politician[10], and cultural historian[18]. Positions held include Prague City Assembly member[19], Member of Abgeordnetenhaus[20], and Member of the Bohemian Diet[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[23], an order[28], in Kingdom of Italy[29], founded in 1805[30] and honorary citizen of Chrudim[24], an award[31], in Czech Republic[32].

Personal Life

A child of Josef Jireček was Konstantin Jireček[14]. Political affiliations include Český klub[33], a political party[34], in Austria–Hungary[35] and Old Czech Party[36], a political party[37], in Austria–Hungary[38], founded in 1848[39].

Death and Burial

Josef Jireček died on November 25, 1888[5]. Recorded place of death include Prague[4], a municipality with town privileges in the Czech Republic[40], in Czech Republic[41], founded in 0800[42], headquartered in Prague[43] and New Town[12], a cadastral area in the Czech Republic[44], in Czech Republic[45], founded in 1348[46]. He is buried at Vyšehrad cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Josef Jireček ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Josef Jireček born?

Josef Jireček's place of birth was Vysoké Mýto[2].

Where did Josef Jireček die?

Josef Jireček died in Prague[4].

What did Josef Jireček do for work?

Josef Jireček worked as literary historian[6], historian[7], writer[8], ethnographer[9], and politician[10].

Where did Josef Jireček go to school?

Josef Jireček was educated at Charles University[22].

What awards did Josef Jireček receive?

Honors received include Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[23] and honorary citizen of Chrudim[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Collection of Registry Books at Prague City Archives. katalog.ahmp.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [33] . wikidata.org.
  12. [36] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q58813838. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation literary historian, historian, writer +5
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    Place of burial Vyšehrad cemetery
    Award received Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy), honorary citizen of Chrudim
    Place of birth Vysoké Mýto
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