Karel Boleslav Jirák
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Summary
Karel Boleslav Jirák was born on January 28, 1891[1], in Prague[2]. He died on January 30, 1972[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a composer[5], pedagogue[6], conductor[7], university teacher[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Olšany Cemetery[11]
- Child: Zora Jiráková[12]
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[13]
- Occupation: music theorist[14], bandleader[15], writer[16], opinion journalist[17], musician[18]
- Employer: Prague Conservatory[19], Roosevelt University[20]
- Educated at: Charles University[21]
- Member of: Czech Academy of Science and Art[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: opera[24], symphony[25], classical music[26]
- Commons category: Karel Boleslav Jirák[27]
- Family name: Jirák[28]
- Given name: Karel[29]
- Work location: Brno[30], Ostrava[31]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[32], REGO[33], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[34], Album representantů všech oborů veřejného života československého[35], Czechoslovak Music Dictionary of Persons and Institutions[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[37]
Why It Matters
Karel Boleslav Jirák has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Karel Boleslav Jirák born?
Karel Boleslav Jirák's place of birth was Prague[2].
Where did Karel Boleslav Jirák die?
Karel Boleslav Jirák passed away in Chicago[4].
What did Karel Boleslav Jirák do for work?
Karel Boleslav Jirák worked as a composer[5], pedagogue[6], conductor[7], university teacher[8], and teacher[9].
Where did Karel Boleslav Jirák go to school?
Karel Boleslav Jirák was educated at Charles University[21].