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Jaroslav Vrchlický

1853-02-17 – 1912-09-09

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Jaroslav Vrchlický (1853–1912)Credit: František Duras

Life & Legacy

Jaroslav Vrchlický (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjaroslav ˈvr̩xlɪtskiː]; 17 February 1853 – 9 September 1912) was a Czech lyrical poet. He was nominated for the Nobel prize in literature eight times.

Occupation & Career

linguist, poet, translator, pedagogue, playwright, librettist, university teacher, literary critic, journalist, politician, teacher, dramaturge, translator of Adam Mickiewicz, writer

Education

Charles University; Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

honorary doctorate; Noc na Karlštejně; Selské ballady

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

honorary doctorate

Employer

Charles University · Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague

Notable Work

Noc na Karlštejně · Selské ballady

Education & Institutions

Charles University · Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q461104 — wikidata View source

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