Jan Arnošt Smoler

Sorbian philologist and writer (1816–1884)
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Jan Arnošt Smoler
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Summary

Jan Arnošt Smoler is a human[1]. He was born in Merzdorf[2]. He was born on March 3, 1816[3]. He died in Bautzen[4]. He died on June 13, 1884[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], publisher[8], philologist[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jan Arnošt Smoler was born in Merzdorf[2].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler died in Bautzen[4].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler was born on March 3, 1816[3].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler died on June 13, 1884[5].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler is buried at Protschenbergfriedhof[12].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler's father was Korla Jan Smoler[13].
  • A child of Jan Arnošt Smoler was Marko Smoler[14].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[16].
  • Upper Sorbian was Jan Arnošt Smoler's native language[17].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler is identified as part of the Sorbs ethnic group[18].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler's professions included linguist[6].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler worked as a writer[7].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler's professions included publisher[8].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler worked as a philologist[9].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler's professions included translator[10].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler worked as a teacher[19].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler's field of work was linguistics[20].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[21].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[22].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[23].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler was a member of Maćica Serbska[24].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler was a member of Upper Lusatian Society of Sciences[25].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler was a member of Serbian Learned Society[26].
  • Jan Arnošt Smoler is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Arnošt Smoler's place of birth was Merzdorf[2]. He was born on March 3, 1816[3]. His father was Korla Jan Smoler[13]. He is identified as part of the Sorbs ethnic group[18]. Upper Sorbian was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Wrocław[21], a university[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1702[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], publisher[8], philologist[9], translator[10], and teacher[19]. Jan Arnošt Smoler's field of work was linguistics[20].

Recognition

Jan Arnošt Smoler received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[23].

Personal Life

A child of Jan Arnošt Smoler was Marko Smoler[14].

Death and Burial

Jan Arnošt Smoler died on June 13, 1884[5]. He passed away in Bautzen[4]. He is buried at Protschenbergfriedhof[12].

Why It Matters

Jan Arnošt Smoler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Jan Arnošt Smoler born?

Born in Merzdorf[2].

Where did Jan Arnošt Smoler die?

Jan Arnošt Smoler passed away in Bautzen[4].

Who were Jan Arnošt Smoler's parents?

Jan Arnošt Smoler's father was Korla Jan Smoler[13].

What did Jan Arnošt Smoler do for work?

Jan Arnošt Smoler worked as linguist[6], writer[7], publisher[8], philologist[9], and translator[10].

Where did Jan Arnošt Smoler go to school?

Jan Arnošt Smoler was educated at University of Wrocław[21] and University of Wrocław[22].

What awards did Jan Arnošt Smoler receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[23].

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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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 10861
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  2. 13w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0374365-Smoler-Jan-Arnost-18161884
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, New Biographical Dictionary on the History and Culture of the Sorbs
    Family name → Smoler
    Place of burial → Protschenbergfriedhof
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