Biography of Josef Jireček (1825-1888)

Josef Jireček (* 9. October 1825 in Vysoké Mýto; † 25. November 1888 in Prague) was a tschechischer Literaturhistoriker, Sprachforscher und Politiker. He was 63 years old. He studied at Charles University. His awards include Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy) and honorary citizen of Chrudim. He was buried at Vyšehrad cemetery.

Life Events

2 Events

1825

Born in Vysoké Mýto, Pardubice Region

1888

Died in Prague, Czech Republic

Biography

Birthplace

Vysoké Mýto, Pardubice Region

Place of Death

Prague, Czech Republic

Nationality

Austria–Hungary

Burial Place

Vyšehrad cemetery

Occupation(8)

literary historian historian writer ethnographer politician cultural historian linguist philosopher

Awards(2)

Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)honorary citizen of Chrudim

Education(1)

Charles University

Offices & Positions(3)

Prague City Assembly member Member of Abgeordnetenhaus Member of the Bohemian Diet

Life Events

2 Events

1825

Born in Vysoké Mýto, Pardubice Region

1888