Karel Pokorný

Czech sculptor and university educator (1891-1962)
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Karel Pokorný

Summary

Karel Pokorný is a human[1]. Born in Pavlice[2], he… he was born on +1891-01-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on +1962-02-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], pedagogue[7], and teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Karel Pokorný's place of birth was Pavlice[2].
  • Karel Pokorný passed away in Prague[4].
  • Karel Pokorný was born on +1891-01-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Karel Pokorný died on +1962-02-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Karel Pokorný is buried at Vyšehrad cemetery[9].
  • Karel Pokorný held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[10].
  • Karel Pokorný worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Karel Pokorný's professions included pedagogue[7].
  • Karel Pokorný worked as a teacher[8].
  • Karel Pokorný's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts, Prague[11].
  • Karel Pokorný's education included a stint at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[12].
  • Karel Pokorný received the Národní umělec[13].
  • Karel Pokorný received the Order of the Republic[14].
  • Karel Pokorný received the Klement Gottwald State Prize[15].
  • Karel Pokorný was a member of Mánes Union of Fine Arts[16].
  • Karel Pokorný was a member of Svaz československých výtvarných umělců[17].
  • Karel Pokorný was a member of Czech Academy of Science and Art[18].
  • Karel Pokorný's image is recorded as Karel Pokorný (1891-1962).jpg[19].
  • Karel Pokorný is recorded as male[20].
  • Karel Pokorný's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Karel Pokorný's ISNI is recorded as 000000008270065X[22].
  • Karel Pokorný's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 77150376[23].
  • Karel Pokorný's GND ID is recorded as 120600439[24].
  • Karel Pokorný's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n84045687[25].
  • Karel Pokorný's Union List of Artist Names ID is recorded as 500195353[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Karel Pokorný was born in Pavlice[2]. He was born on +1891-01-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Prague[11], an academy of fine arts[27], in Czech Republic[28], founded in 1799[29], headquartered in Prague[30] and Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[12], a higher education institution[31], in Czech Republic[32], founded in 1885[33], headquartered in Prague[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], pedagogue[7], and teacher[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Národní umělec[13], a title of honor[35], in Czechoslovakia[36]; Order of the Republic[14], an order[37], in Czechoslovakia[38], founded in 1951[39]; and Klement Gottwald State Prize[15], a state decoration[40], in Czechoslovak Socialist Republic[41].

Death and Burial

Karel Pokorný died on +1962-02-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He is buried at Vyšehrad cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Karel Pokorný born?

Born in Pavlice[2], Karel Pokorný…

Where did Karel Pokorný die?

Karel Pokorný died in Prague[4].

What did Karel Pokorný do for work?

Karel Pokorný worked as sculptor[6], pedagogue[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Karel Pokorný go to school?

Karel Pokorný was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Prague[11] and Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[12].

What awards did Karel Pokorný receive?

Honors received include Národní umělec[13], Order of the Republic[14], and Klement Gottwald State Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . BillionGraves. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . REGO. Retrieved . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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