Karel Vik

Czech painter (1883-1964)
Person human Q12028586
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Karel Vik

Summary

Karel Vik is a human[1]. Born in Hořice[2], he… he was born on +1883-11-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Turnov[4]. He died on +1964-10-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a painter[6], puppet designer[7], graphic artist[8], scenographer[9], and illustrator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karel Vik's place of birth was Hořice[2].
  • Karel Vik died in Turnov[4].
  • Karel Vik was born on +1883-11-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Karel Vik died on +1964-10-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Turnov cemetery[12].
  • Karel Vik held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[13].
  • Karel Vik worked as a painter[6].
  • Karel Vik's professions included puppet designer[7].
  • Karel Vik worked as a graphic artist[8].
  • Karel Vik worked as a scenographer[9].
  • Karel Vik's professions included illustrator[10].
  • Karel Vik worked as a xylographer[14].
  • Karel Vik's field of work was painting[15].
  • Karel Vik's field of work was graphics[16].
  • Karel Vik's field of work was wood engraving technique[17].
  • Karel Vik's field of work was illustration[18].
  • Karel Vik received the Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[19].
  • Karel Vik received the Order of Labour (Czechoslovakia)[20].
  • Karel Vik's image is recorded as Karel Vik (1883 1964).jpg[21].
  • Karel Vik is recorded as male[22].
  • Karel Vik's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Karel Vik's signature is recorded as Karel Vik signatura.jpg[24].
  • Karel Vik's ISNI is recorded as 0000000055119974[25].
  • Karel Vik's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 9979172[26].
  • Karel Vik's GND ID is recorded as 13006856X[27].

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Origins and Family

Karel Vik was born in Hořice[2]. He was born on +1883-11-04T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], puppet designer[7], graphic artist[8], scenographer[9], illustrator[10], and xylographer[14]. Fields of work include painting[15], a method[28]; graphics[16], a method[29]; wood engraving technique[17], an artistic technique[30]; and illustration[18], an activity[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[19], a title of honor[32], in Czechoslovak Socialist Republic[33], founded in 1953[34] and Order of Labour (Czechoslovakia)[20], an order[35], in Czechoslovakia[36], founded in 1951[37].

Death and Burial

Karel Vik died on +1964-10-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Turnov[4]. Burial took place at Turnov cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Karel Vik ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Karel Vik born?

Born in Hořice[2], Karel Vik…

Where did Karel Vik die?

Karel Vik died in Turnov[4].

What did Karel Vik do for work?

Karel Vik worked as painter[6], puppet designer[7], graphic artist[8], scenographer[9], and illustrator[10].

What awards did Karel Vik receive?

Honors received include Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[19] and Order of Labour (Czechoslovakia)[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . svkhk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . svkhk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . BillionGraves. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . svkhk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . svkhk.cz. Provenance: 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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