Karel Kosik

Czech philosopher, literary theorist and university educator (1926–2003)
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Summary

Karel Kosik was born on June 26, 1926[1], in Prague[2]. He died on February 21, 2003[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], pedagogue[7], university teacher[8], and sociologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (387 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Růžena Grebeníčková[11]
  • Child: Antonín Kosík[12], Irena Kosíková[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Czech Republic[14]
  • Field of work: philosophy[15]
  • Employer: Charles University[16]
  • Educated at: Charles University[17]
  • Award received: Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal[18], Czech Medal of Merit, 1st class[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of Czechoslovakia[21]
  • Family name: Kosík[22]
  • Given name: Karel[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[24]
  • Place of detention: Theresienstadt Small Fortress[25]

Why It Matters

Karel Kosik has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Karel Kosik born?

Karel Kosik's place of birth was Prague[2].

Where did Karel Kosik die?

Karel Kosik passed away in Prague[4].

Who was Karel Kosik married to?

Karel Kosik's spouses include Růžena Grebeníčková[11].

What did Karel Kosik do for work?

Karel Kosik worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], pedagogue[7], university teacher[8], and sociologist[9].

Where did Karel Kosik go to school?

Karel Kosik was educated at Charles University[17].

What awards did Karel Kosik receive?

Honors received include Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal[18] and Czech Medal of Merit, 1st class[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Database of the Terezín Memorial. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Database of the Terezín Memorial. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Database of the Terezín Memorial. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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