Josef Skupa
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Summary
Josef Skupa was born on January 16, 1892[1], in Strakonice[2]. He died on January 8, 1957[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a puppeteer[5], director[6], actor[7], theatrical director[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Plzeň Central Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Jiřina Skupová[12]
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[13]
- Occupation: scenographer[14], puppet designer[15], painter[16], visual artist[17], illustrator[18]
- Employer: Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre[19]
- Award received: Národní umělec[20], honorary citizen of Plzeň[21], Klement Gottwald State Prize[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Josef Skupa[24]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[25]
- Given name: Josef[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[28], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[29], regional database of the Pilsen City Library[30], Album representantů všech oborů veřejného života československého[31], Masarykův slovník naučný[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[33]
- Name in native language: Josef Skupa[34]
- Sibling: Vilma Skupová-Votlučková[35]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[36]
Product Details
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Type: Person[37]
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Country: CZ[38]
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Began / founded: 1892-01-16[39]
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Ended / dissolved: 1957-01-08[40]
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MusicBrainz ID: 62b3ab41-54be-4d6a-8c2c-8cfe6e5c161c[41]
Why It Matters
Josef Skupa has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Josef Skupa born?
Josef Skupa was born in Strakonice[2].
Where did Josef Skupa die?
Josef Skupa died in Prague[4].
Who was Josef Skupa married to?
Josef Skupa's spouses include Jiřina Skupová[12].
What did Josef Skupa do for work?
Josef Skupa worked as a puppeteer[5], director[6], actor[7], theatrical director[8], and teacher[9].
What awards did Josef Skupa receive?
Honors received include Národní umělec[20], honorary citizen of Plzeň[21], and Klement Gottwald State Prize[22].