Vítězslav Nezval

Czech poet, writer and translator (1900–1958)
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Vítězslav Nezval
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Vítězslav Nezval

Summary

Vítězslav Nezval is a human[1]. Born in Biskoupky[2], he… he was born on May 26, 1900[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on April 6, 1958[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], poet[8], playwright[9], and screenwriter[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Vítězslav Nezval was born in Biskoupky[2].
  • Vítězslav Nezval passed away in Prague[4].
  • Vítězslav Nezval was born on May 26, 1900[3].
  • Vítězslav Nezval died on April 6, 1958[5].
  • Burial took place at Vyšehrad cemetery[12].
  • Vítězslav Nezval's father was Bohumil Nezval[13].
  • Vítězslav Nezval held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[14].
  • Vítězslav Nezval's professions included linguist[6].
  • Vítězslav Nezval worked as a writer[7].
  • Vítězslav Nezval's professions included poet[8].
  • Vítězslav Nezval's professions included playwright[9].
  • Vítězslav Nezval worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Vítězslav Nezval worked as a novelist[15].
  • Vítězslav Nezval's field of work was literature[16].
  • Vítězslav Nezval's field of work was theatre art[17].
  • Vítězslav Nezval's field of work was translation[18].
  • Vítězslav Nezval's field of work was opinion journalism[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Vítězslav Nezval is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders[20].
  • Vítězslav Nezval received the Národní umělec[21].
  • Vítězslav Nezval received the Klement Gottwald State Prize[22].
  • Vítězslav Nezval was a member of Czech Academy of Science and Art[23].
  • Vítězslav Nezval is recorded as male[24].
  • Vítězslav Nezval's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Vítězslav Nezval was affiliated with the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia[26].
  • Vítězslav Nezval's Commons category is recorded as Vítězslav Nezval[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Biskoupky[2], Vítězslav Nezval… he was born on May 26, 1900[3]. His father was Bohumil Nezval[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], poet[8], playwright[9], screenwriter[10], and novelist[15]. Fields of work include literature[16], a type of arts[28]; theatre art[17], a performing arts genre[29]; translation[18], an academic major[30]; and opinion journalism[19], a journalism genre[31].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Vítězslav Nezval is Valerie and Her Week of Wonders[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Národní umělec[21], a title of honor[32], in Czechoslovakia[33] and Klement Gottwald State Prize[22], a state decoration[34], in Czechoslovak Socialist Republic[35].

Personal Life

Vítězslav Nezval was affiliated with the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia[26].

Death and Burial

Vítězslav Nezval died on April 6, 1958[5]. He passed away in Prague[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[36]. He is buried at Vyšehrad cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Vítězslav Nezval has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Vítězslav Nezval born?

Vítězslav Nezval was born in Biskoupky[2].

Where did Vítězslav Nezval die?

Vítězslav Nezval passed away in Prague[4].

Who were Vítězslav Nezval's parents?

Vítězslav Nezval's father was Bohumil Nezval[13].

What did Vítězslav Nezval do for work?

Vítězslav Nezval worked as linguist[6], writer[7], poet[8], playwright[9], and screenwriter[10].

What awards did Vítězslav Nezval receive?

Honors received include Národní umělec[21] and Klement Gottwald State Prize[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cycling-southern-moravia-region.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . arts.gla.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . worldatlas.com. Retrieved . worldatlas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [26] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . muse.jhu.edu. Retrieved . muse.jhu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . REGO. Retrieved . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [36] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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