Josef Kajetán Tyl
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Summary
Josef Kajetán Tyl was born on February 4, 1808[1], in Kutná Hora[2]. He died on July 11, 1856[3], in Plzeň[4]. He worked as a translator[5], actor[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 6, 1808[11]
- Place of burial: Saint Nicholas Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Magdaléna Forchheimová-Skalná[13]
- Child: Marie Tylová[14], Josef Otakar Forchheim[15]
- Country of citizenship: Austrian Empire[16]
- Ethnic group: Czechs[17]
- Occupation: writer[18], politician[19], lyricist[20], critic[21], director[22], dramaturge[23], theatrical director[24], stage actor[25], theatre critic[26]
- Field of work: theatre art[27], directing[28], acting[29], theatre criticism[30], translation[31], literature[32], journalism[33]
- Position held: Member of the Austrian Reichstag[34]
- Educated at: Charles University[35]
- Notable work: Kde domov můj[36], Fidlovačka aneb Žádný hněv a žádná rvačka[37], Strakonický dudák aneb Hody divých žen[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Member of political party: Old Czech Party[40]
- Commons category: Josef Kajetán Tyl[41]
- Unmarried partner: Anna Forchheimová-Rajská[42]
- Cause of death: liver disease[43]
- Family name: Tyl[44]
- Given name: Josef[45]
- Pseudonym: Horník[46], Mírumil Kutnohorský[47], Mjurmil Kuttnohorský[48]
- Topic's main category: Category:Josef Kajetán Tyl[49]
- Work location: Hradec Králové[50]
- Manner of death: natural causes[51]
- Partner in business or sport: Karel Šimanovský[52]
- Described by source: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[53], Slovník naučný[54], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[55], Lexikon české literatury. Osobnosti, díla, instituce[56], regional database of the Pilsen City Library[57], regional database of the Research Library in Hradec Králové[58], regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove[59]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Josef Kajetán Tyl include J. K. Tyl Theatre[60], a theatre company[61], in Czech Republic[62], founded in 2005[63], headquartered in Plzeň[64].
Why It Matters
Josef Kajetán Tyl has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Works attributed to him include Kde domov můj[67], a national anthem[68], in Czech Republic[69]. Entities named for him include J. K. Tyl Theatre[60], a theatre company[61], in Czech Republic[62], founded in 2005[63], headquartered in Plzeň[64].
FAQs
Where was Josef Kajetán Tyl born?
Josef Kajetán Tyl's place of birth was Kutná Hora[2].
Where did Josef Kajetán Tyl die?
Josef Kajetán Tyl passed away in Plzeň[4].
Who was Josef Kajetán Tyl married to?
Josef Kajetán Tyl's spouses include Magdaléna Forchheimová-Skalná[13].
What did Josef Kajetán Tyl do for work?
Josef Kajetán Tyl worked as a translator[5], actor[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Josef Kajetán Tyl go to school?
Josef Kajetán Tyl was educated at Charles University[35].