Jan Syrový

Czechoslovak legioneer, minister of national defence and army general (1888-1970)
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Jan Syrový

Summary

Jan Syrový is a human[1]. Born in Třebíč[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1888[3]. He died in Prague[4]. He died on October 17, 1970[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], soldier[8], legionary[9], and major general[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (329 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jan Syrový was born in Třebíč[2].
  • Jan Syrový died in Prague[4].
  • Jan Syrový was born on January 24, 1888[3].
  • Jan Syrový died on October 17, 1970[5].
  • Jan Syrový is buried at Olšany Cemetery[12].
  • Jan Syrový's father was Jan Syrový[13].
  • Jan Syrový held citizenship in Cisleithania[14].
  • Jan Syrový held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[15].
  • Jan Syrový's professions included politician[6].
  • Jan Syrový's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Jan Syrový worked as a soldier[8].
  • Jan Syrový worked as a legionary[9].
  • Jan Syrový's professions included major general[10].
  • Jan Syrový's field of work was military affairs[16].
  • Jan Syrový's field of work was resistance movement abroad[17].
  • Jan Syrový's field of work was military[18].
  • Jan Syrový's field of work was politics[19].
  • Jan Syrový held the position of Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia[20].
  • Jan Syrový held the position of defence minister[21].
  • Jan Syrový received the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[22].
  • Jan Syrový received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Jan Syrový received the Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[24].
  • Jan Syrový received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[25].
  • Jan Syrový received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[26].
  • Jan Syrový received the Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Syrový's place of birth was Třebíč[2]. He was born on January 24, 1888[3]. His father was he[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], soldier[8], legionary[9], and major general[10]. Fields of work include military affairs[16], a concept[28]; resistance movement abroad[17]; military[18], an armed organization[29]; and politics[19], an academic discipline[30]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia[20] and defence minister[21], a position[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[22], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1815[36]; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[24], a grade of an order[37], in Morocco[38]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[25], a grade of an order[39], in Belgium[40]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[26]; and Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[27], a grade of an order[41], in Latvia[42], founded in 1924[43].

Personal Life

Jan Syrový was affiliated with the independent politician[44].

Death and Burial

Jan Syrový died on October 17, 1970[5]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He is buried at Olšany Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jan Syrový ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (329 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Jan Syrový born?

Jan Syrový's place of birth was Třebíč[2].

Where did Jan Syrový die?

Jan Syrový died in Prague[4].

Who were Jan Syrový's parents?

Jan Syrový's father was Jan Syrový[13].

What did Jan Syrový do for work?

Jan Syrový worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], soldier[8], legionary[9], and major general[10].

What awards did Jan Syrový receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[22], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[24], and Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[25].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Thoasp · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Order of Saint Anna, 4th class, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite +29
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  2. 6w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id → 130045810, 1321452632
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  3. 12w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, military personnel, soldier +2
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    Svkkl authority id → 0387508-Syrovy-Jan-18881970
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  4. 17w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, military personnel, soldier +2
    Position held → Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia, defence minister
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  5. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, military personnel, soldier +2
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  6. 19w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Jan
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    Member of political party → independent politician
    Place of burial → Olšany Cemetery
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