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]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Josef Karel Matocha was born in Pitín[2].
  • Josef Karel Matocha was born in Uherské Hradiště District[12].
  • 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[13].
  • Josef Karel Matocha held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[14].
  • 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[15].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's field of work was Christian Church[16].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's field of work was philosophy[17].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's field of work was literature[18].
  • Josef Karel Matocha held the position of Archbishop of Olomouc[19].
  • Josef Karel Matocha received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[20].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Josef Karel Matocha is recorded as male[22].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Josef Karel Matocha's Commons category is recorded as Josef Karel Matocha[24].
  • Josef Karel Matocha earned the academic degree of professor[25].
  • Josef Karel Matocha earned the academic degree of Doctor of Theology[26].
  • Josef Karel Matocha earned the academic degree of doctor of philosophy[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Pitín[2], a municipality of the Czech Republic[28], in Czech Republic[29] and Uherské Hradiště District[12], a district of the Czech Republic[30], in Czech Republic[31]. Josef Karel Matocha was born on May 14, 1888[3].

Education

Academic degrees include professor[25], Doctor of Theology[26], doctor of philosophy[27], and Monsignor[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pedagogue[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], theologian[9], Catholic bishop[10], and philosopher[15]. Fields of work include Christian Church[16], a type of Christian institution[33], founded in 0033[34]; philosophy[17], an academic discipline[35]; and literature[18], a type of arts[36]. Josef Karel Matocha held the position of Archbishop of Olomouc[19].

Recognition

Josef Karel Matocha received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[20].

Personal Life

Josef Karel Matocha's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Josef Karel Matocha died on November 2, 1961[5]. He died in Olomouc[4]. He is buried at Cemetery in Pitín[13].

Why It Matters

Josef Karel Matocha is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

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[20].

References

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → pedagogue, writer, Catholic priest +6
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  2. 14w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0421005-Matocha-Josef-Karel-18881961
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  3. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Occupation → pedagogue, writer, Catholic priest +6
    Sex or gender → male
    Place of burial → Cemetery in Pitín
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