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František Čelakovský

1799-03-07 – 1852-08-05

Portrait of František Čelakovský
František Čelakovský (1799–1852) Czech poet, lexicographer, linguist, literature historian, publicist, professor, publicist, translator, writer, university educator and science writer. Portrait by Jan Vilímek (1860–1938).Credit: Jan Vilímek (1860–1938)

Life & Legacy

František Ladislav Čelakovský (7 March 1799 – 5 August 1852) was a Czech poet, translator, linguist and literary critic. He was a major figure in the Czech National Revival. His most notable works are Ohlas písní ruských (Echoes of Russian Songs) and Ohlas písní českých (Echoes of Bohemian Songs).

Occupation & Career

writer, linguist, poet, translator, pedagogue, journalist, literary critic, teacher, critic, opinion journalist, editing staff, philologist, slavist

Education

Charles University

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Charles University · University of Wrocław

Organizations & Memberships

Maćica Serbska

Education & Institutions

Charles University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q545818 — wikidata View source

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