Josef Skupa

Czech theatre director and manager and puppeteer (1892–1957)
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Josef Skupa
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Josef Skupa

Summary

Josef Skupa is a human[1]. He was born in Strakonice[2]. He was born on January 16, 1892[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on January 8, 1957[5]. He worked as a puppeteer[6], director[7], actor[8], theatrical director[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Josef Skupa was born in Strakonice[2].
  • Josef Skupa died in Prague[4].
  • Josef Skupa was born on January 16, 1892[3].
  • Josef Skupa died on January 8, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Plzeň Central Cemetery[12].
  • Among Josef Skupa's spouses was Jiřina Skupová[13].
  • Josef Skupa held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[14].
  • Josef Skupa's professions included puppeteer[6].
  • Josef Skupa worked as a director[7].
  • Josef Skupa's professions included actor[8].
  • Josef Skupa's professions included theatrical director[9].
  • Josef Skupa's professions included teacher[10].
  • Josef Skupa worked as a scenographer[15].
  • Among Josef Skupa's employers was Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre[16].
  • Josef Skupa received the Národní umělec[17].
  • Josef Skupa received the honorary citizen of Plzeň[18].
  • Josef Skupa received the Klement Gottwald State Prize[19].
  • Josef Skupa is recorded as male[20].
  • Josef Skupa's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Josef Skupa's Commons category is recorded as Josef Skupa[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Josef Skupa's given name is recorded as Josef[24].
  • Josef Skupa's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Josef Skupa's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26].
  • Josef Skupa's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[27].

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Origins and Family

Josef Skupa's place of birth was Strakonice[2]. He was born on January 16, 1892[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include puppeteer[6], director[7], actor[8], theatrical director[9], teacher[10], and scenographer[15]. Josef Skupa was employed by Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Národní umělec[17], a title of honor[28], in Czechoslovakia[29]; honorary citizen of Plzeň[18], an award[30], in Czech Republic[31]; and Klement Gottwald State Prize[19], a state decoration[32], in Czechoslovak Socialist Republic[33].

Personal Life

Josef Skupa was married to Jiřina Skupová[13].

Death and Burial

Josef Skupa died on January 8, 1957[5]. He passed away in Prague[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23]. He is buried at Plzeň Central Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Josef Skupa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

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[13].

What did Josef Skupa do for work?

Josef Skupa worked as puppeteer[6], director[7], actor[8], theatrical director[9], and teacher[10].

What awards did Josef Skupa receive?

Honors received include Národní umělec[17], honorary citizen of Plzeň[18], and Klement Gottwald State Prize[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . regional database of the Pilsen City Library. Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Retrieved . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . plzen.eu. plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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