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Adolf Hoffmeister

Czechoslovakian writer (1902-1973)
Person human Q362402

Facts

30 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[52]
Date of birth
August 15, 1902
Date of death
July 24, 1973
Place of birth
Prague
Place of death
Říčky v Orlických horách, Říčky[10]
Country of citizenship
Czechoslovakia[15]
Occupation
writer, caricaturist, journalist, politician, painter, librettist, illustrator, graphic artist, poet, typographer, teacher, jurist, opinion journalist, playwright, translator, diplomat, traveler, theatre designer, artist, dramaturge[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]
Employer
Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, Voice of America[39][40]
Field of work
literature, opinion journalism, drama, visual arts, translation, law, diplomacy, travel[30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37]
Position held
Ambassador of Czechoslovakia to France[38]
Educated at
Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[41]
Award received
Národní umělec, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Order of the Republic, Commander of the Order of the Crown (Romania), Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[42][43][44][45][46][47][48]
Father
Adolf Hoffmeister[12]
Child
Adam Hoffmeister, Martin Hoffmeister[13][14]
Work location
New York City, Paris, Lisbon[56][57][58]
Languages spoken, written or signed
Czech, French, English
Copyright representative
reproduction right not represented by CISAC member
Copyright status as a creator
works protected by copyrights
Described by source
Records of persons of interest, Almanach československých právníků, regional database of the Research Library in Hradec Králové, Nový slovník československých výtvarných umělců, Slovník českých spisovatelů
Family name
Hoffmeister[54]
Given name
Adolf[55]
Has works in the collection
National Gallery Prague
Member of
Devětsil, Mánes Union of Fine Arts, Left Front[49][50][51]
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Military branch
Czechoslovak army in exile[53]
Name in native language
Adolf Hoffmeister
P14536
393249
P14750
B5D6-773C-64B2-94DE-27E3
Personal library at
Museum of Czech Literature
Place of burial
Olšany Cemetery[11]
🏷️ Also known as
en Adolf Hoffmeister ja アドルフ・ホフマイステル nl Adolf Hoffmeister ru Адольф Хоффмайстер ru Хоффмайстер, Адольф
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Adolf Hoffmeister, Paris 1969, foto Václav Chochola.jpg ↗
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Occupation 17
teacher, writer, poet, politician, journalist, playwright, painter, diplomat +9 more
Field of work 8
literature, law, diplomacy, translation, travel, visual arts, drama, opinion journalism
Award received 4
Knight of the Legion of Honour, Order of the Republic, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia
Languages spoken, written or signed 3
English, French, Czech
Employer 2
Voice of America, Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague
Mb:librettist 2
Brundibár, Brundibár
Member of 2
Devětsil, Mánes Union of Fine Arts
Place of death 2
Říčky, Říčky v Orlických horách
Country of citizenship 1
Czechoslovakia
Educated at 1
Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague
Given name 1
Adolf
Has works in the collection 1
National Gallery Prague
Instance of 1
human
Place of birth 1
Prague
Place of burial 1
Olšany Cemetery
Sex or gender 1
male
Work location 1
New York City
← Librettist 1
Brundibár
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Summary

Adolf Hoffmeister was born on August 15, 1902[1], in Prague[2]. He died on July 24, 1973[3], in Říčky v Orlických horách[4]. He worked as a writer[5], caricaturist[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and painter[9].

FAQs

Where was Adolf Hoffmeister born?

Adolf Hoffmeister was born in Prague[2].

Where did Adolf Hoffmeister die?

Adolf Hoffmeister died in Říčky v Orlických horách[4].

Who were Adolf Hoffmeister's parents?

Adolf Hoffmeister's father was Adolf Hoffmeister[12].

What did Adolf Hoffmeister do for work?

Adolf Hoffmeister worked as a writer[5], caricaturist[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and painter[9].

Where did Adolf Hoffmeister go to school?

Adolf Hoffmeister was educated at Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[41].

What awards did Adolf Hoffmeister receive?

Honors received include Národní umělec[42], Knight of the Legion of Honour[43], Order of the Republic[44], and Commander of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[45].

Related Entities

Czechoslovakia diplomacy drama Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague law New York City visual arts

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  23. [9] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  30. [22] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [26] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  37. [29] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  41. [42] ↑ . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Retrieved . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  48. [53] ↑ . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  52. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  53. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . svkhk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  54. [54] ↑ . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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