Josef Polášek

Czech architect (1899-1946)
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Summary

Josef Polášek was born on March 27, 1899[1], in Boršov[2]. He died on December 20, 1946[3], in Brno[4]. He worked as an architect[5], architectural theoretician[6], and non-fiction writer[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Brno Central Cemetery[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[10]
  • Educated at: Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[11]
  • Award received: Pocta České komory architektů[12], honorary citizenship[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Josef Polášek (architect)[15]
  • Cause of death: tuberculosis[16]
  • Family name: Polášek[17]
  • Given name: Josef[18]
  • Work location: Brno[19], Přerov[20], Vyškov[21], Boskovice[22]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[23]
  • Described by source: REGO[24], Olomouc City Library regional database[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[26]

FAQs

Where was Josef Polášek born?

Josef Polášek was born in Boršov[2].

Where did Josef Polášek die?

Josef Polášek died in Brno[4].

What did Josef Polášek do for work?

Josef Polášek worked as an architect[5], architectural theoretician[6], and non-fiction writer[7].

Where did Josef Polášek go to school?

Josef Polášek was educated at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[11].

What awards did Josef Polášek receive?

Honors received include Pocta České komory architektů[12] and honorary citizenship[13].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Artists of the world id → 00073324
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  2. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Boršov
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Czech
    Wikidata description → Czech architect (1899-1946)
    Occupation → architect, architectural theoretician, non-fiction writer
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