Josef Svoboda
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Summary
Josef Svoboda was born on May 10, 1920[1], in Čáslav[2]. He died on April 8, 2002[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a theatrical director[5], pedagogue[6], actor[7], architect[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Šárka Hejnová[11]
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[12], Czech Republic[13]
- Occupation: scenographer[14], photographer[15], theatre designer[16], dramaturge[17]
- Employer: National Theatre[18]
- Educated at: Prague Conservatory[19], Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[20]
- Award received: Národní umělec[21], Order of Labour (Czechoslovakia)[22], Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal[23], Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[25], Sikkens Prize[26], honorary Royal Designer for Industry[27], Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[28], Klement Gottwald State Prize[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Josef Svoboda (stage designer)[31]
- Academic degree: professor[32]
- Family name: Svoboda[33]
- Given name: Josef[34]
- Described at URL: http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/667-svoboda-josef[35]
- Described by source: Records of persons of interest[36], TheaterEncyclopedie[37], Nový slovník československých výtvarných umělců[38], Czechoslovak Music Dictionary of Persons and Institutions[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[40]
- Nickname: Oliver[41]
- Name in native language: Josef Svoboda[42]
- Different from: Josef Svoboda[43]
- Start of work period: 1946[44]
- End of work period: January 1, 2002[45]
- Subject has role: StB candidate agent[46], StB agent[47]
Why It Matters
Josef Svoboda has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Josef Svoboda born?
Josef Svoboda's place of birth was Čáslav[2].
Where did Josef Svoboda die?
Josef Svoboda died in Prague[4].
What did Josef Svoboda do for work?
Josef Svoboda worked as a theatrical director[5], pedagogue[6], actor[7], architect[8], and teacher[9].
Where did Josef Svoboda go to school?
Josef Svoboda was educated at Prague Conservatory[19] and Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[20].
What awards did Josef Svoboda receive?
Honors received include Národní umělec[21], Order of Labour (Czechoslovakia)[22], Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal[23], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].