Josef Karel Matocha

Czech philosopher, religion writer, professor, theologist and university educator (1888–1961)
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Josef Karel Matocha

Summary

Josef Karel Matocha is a human[1]. He was born in Pitín[2]. He was born on May 14, 1888[3]. He passed away in Olomouc[4]. He died on November 2, 1961[5]. He worked as a pedagogue[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], theologian[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

Key Facts

  • Josef Karel Matocha was born in Pitín[2].
  • Josef Karel Matocha was born in Uherské Hradiště District[11].
  • Josef Karel Matocha died in Olomouc[4].
  • Josef Karel Matocha was born on May 14, 1888[3].
  • Josef Karel Matocha died on November 2, 1961[5].
  • Josef Karel Matocha is buried at Cemetery in Pitín[12].
  • Josef Karel Matocha held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[13].
  • Josef Karel Matocha worked as a pedagogue[6].
  • Josef Karel Matocha worked as a writer[7].
  • Josef Karel Matocha worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Josef Karel Matocha worked as a theologian[9].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's professions included Catholic bishop[10].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's professions included philosopher[14].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's field of work was Christian Church[15].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's field of work was literature[17].
  • Josef Karel Matocha held the position of Archbishop of Olomouc[18].
  • Josef Karel Matocha received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[19].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Josef Karel Matocha is recorded as male[21].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's Commons category is recorded as Josef Karel Matocha[23].
  • Josef Karel Matocha earned the academic degree of professor[24].
  • Josef Karel Matocha earned the academic degree of Doctor of Theology[25].
  • Josef Karel Matocha earned the academic degree of doctor of philosophy[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Pitín[2], a municipality of the Czech Republic[27], in Czech Republic[28] and Uherské Hradiště District[11], a district of the Czech Republic[29], in Czech Republic[30]. Josef Karel Matocha was born on May 14, 1888[3].

Education

Academic degrees include professor[24], Doctor of Theology[25], doctor of philosophy[26], and Monsignor[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pedagogue[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], theologian[9], Catholic bishop[10], and philosopher[14]. Fields of work include Christian Church[15], a type of Christian institution[32], founded in 0033[33]; philosophy[16], an academic discipline[34]; and literature[17], a type of arts[35]. Josef Karel Matocha held the position of Archbishop of Olomouc[18].

Recognition

Josef Karel Matocha received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[19].

Personal Life

Josef Karel Matocha's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Josef Karel Matocha died on November 2, 1961[5]. He died in Olomouc[4]. He is buried at Cemetery in Pitín[12].

FAQs

Where was Josef Karel Matocha born?

Josef Karel Matocha's place of birth was Pitín[2].

Where did Josef Karel Matocha die?

Josef Karel Matocha passed away in Olomouc[4].

What did Josef Karel Matocha do for work?

Josef Karel Matocha worked as pedagogue[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], theologian[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

What awards did Josef Karel Matocha receive?

Honors received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q115101618. Retrieved . enkm.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Q115101618. Retrieved . enkm.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Q115101618. Retrieved . enkm.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Q115101618. Retrieved . enkm.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . pitin.cz. Retrieved . pitin.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . pitin.cz. Retrieved . pitin.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Q115101618. Retrieved . enkm.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . enkm.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . enkm.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [31] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . 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

Class ancestry

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

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