Josef Váchal

Czech poet, occultist, engraver and artist (1884–1969)
Person human Q368293
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Josef Váchal

Summary

Josef Váchal is a human[1]. He was born in Milavče[2]. He was born on September 23, 1884[3]. He died in Studeňany[4]. He died on May 10, 1969[5]. He worked as a writer[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], graphic designer[9], and sculptor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Milavče[2], Josef Váchal…
  • Josef Váchal passed away in Studeňany[4].
  • Josef Váchal was born on September 23, 1884[3].
  • Josef Váchal died on May 10, 1969[5].
  • Burial took place at Radim[12].
  • Josef Váchal's father was Josef Aleš-Lyžec[13].
  • Josef Váchal held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[14].
  • Josef Váchal's professions included writer[6].
  • Josef Váchal's professions included painter[7].
  • Josef Váchal's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Josef Váchal's professions included graphic designer[9].
  • Josef Váchal worked as a sculptor[10].
  • Josef Váchal worked as a poet[15].
  • Josef Váchal's field of work was visual arts[16].
  • Josef Váchal's field of work was literature[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Josef Váchal is Krvavý román[18].
  • Josef Váchal received the Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[19].
  • Josef Váchal was a member of Q11180966[20].
  • Josef Váchal is recorded as male[21].
  • Josef Váchal's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Josef Váchal's genre is Expressionism[23].
  • Josef Váchal's genre is symbolism[24].
  • Josef Váchal's Commons category is recorded as Josef Váchal[25].
  • Josef Váchal's unmarried partner is recorded as Q28362934[26].
  • Josef Váchal's given name is recorded as Josef[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Josef Váchal was born in Milavče[2]. He was born on September 23, 1884[3]. His father was Josef Aleš-Lyžec[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], graphic designer[9], sculptor[10], and poet[15]. Fields of work include visual arts[16], a type of arts[28] and literature[17], a type of arts[29].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Josef Váchal is Krvavý román[18].

Recognition

Josef Váchal received the Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[19].

Death and Burial

Josef Váchal died on May 10, 1969[5]. He passed away in Studeňany[4]. He is buried at Radim[12].

Why It Matters

Josef Váchal has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Josef Váchal born?

Born in Milavče[2], Josef Váchal…

Where did Josef Váchal die?

Josef Váchal passed away in Studeňany[4].

Who were Josef Váchal's parents?

Josef Váchal's father was Josef Aleš-Lyžec[13].

What did Josef Váchal do for work?

Josef Váchal worked as writer[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], graphic designer[9], and sculptor[10].

What awards did Josef Váchal receive?

Honors received include Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . svkhk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . svkhk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Krvavý román
    Benezit id B00187532
    Given name Josef
    Field of work visual arts, literature
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