Josef Korbel

Czech diplomat and Czech-American scholar (1909-1977)
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Josef Korbel

Summary

Josef Korbel is a human[1]. Born in Letohrad[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1909[3]. He passed away in Denver[4]. He died on July 18, 1977[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], political scientist[7], pedagogue[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Josef Korbel's place of birth was Letohrad[2].
  • Josef Korbel died in Denver[4].
  • Josef Korbel was born on September 20, 1909[3].
  • Josef Korbel died on July 18, 1977[5].
  • Josef Korbel is buried at Morrison[12].
  • Among Josef Korbel's spouses was Anna Spiegelová[13].
  • A child of Josef Korbel was Madeleine Albright[14].
  • Josef Korbel held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[15].
  • Josef Korbel held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Josef Korbel worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Josef Korbel's professions included political scientist[7].
  • Josef Korbel's professions included pedagogue[8].
  • Josef Korbel worked as a writer[9].
  • Josef Korbel's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Josef Korbel worked as a politician[17].
  • Josef Korbel held the position of ambassador[18].
  • Among Josef Korbel's employers was University of Denver[19].
  • Josef Korbel was educated at Charles University[20].
  • Josef Korbel was educated at Josef Korbel School of International Studies[21].
  • Josef Korbel was educated at Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[22].
  • Josef Korbel received the Guggenheim Fellowship[23].
  • Josef Korbel is recorded as male[24].
  • Josef Korbel's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Josef Korbel was affiliated with the Czech National Social Party[26].
  • Josef Korbel's Commons category is recorded as Josef Korbel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Letohrad[2], Josef Korbel… he was born on September 20, 1909[3].

Education

Educated at Charles University[20], a public university[28], in Czech Republic[29], founded in 1348[30], headquartered in Prague[31]; Josef Korbel School of International Studies[21], an academic institution[32], in United States[33], founded in 1964[34]; and Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[22], a faculty[35], in Czech Republic[36], founded in 1348[37], headquartered in Prague[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], political scientist[7], pedagogue[8], writer[9], university teacher[10], and politician[17]. Among Josef Korbel's employers was University of Denver[19]. He held the position of ambassador[18].

Recognition

Josef Korbel received the Guggenheim Fellowship[23].

Personal Life

Among Josef Korbel's spouses was Anna Spiegelová[13]. A child of him was Madeleine Albright[14]. He was affiliated with the Czech National Social Party[26].

Death and Burial

Josef Korbel died on July 18, 1977[5]. He passed away in Denver[4]. Burial took place at Morrison[12].

Why It Matters

Josef Korbel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Josef Korbel born?

Josef Korbel's place of birth was Letohrad[2].

Where did Josef Korbel die?

Josef Korbel passed away in Denver[4].

Who was Josef Korbel married to?

Josef Korbel's spouses include Anna Spiegelová[13].

What did Josef Korbel do for work?

Josef Korbel worked as diplomat[6], political scientist[7], pedagogue[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Josef Korbel go to school?

Josef Korbel was educated at Charles University[20], Josef Korbel School of International Studies[21], and Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[22].

What awards did Josef Korbel receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . kostelecno.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Students of the Universities of Prague 1882–1945. wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . ndk.cz. ndk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Letohrad
    Educated at Charles University, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague
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