Josip Kleczek

Czech astronomer and university educator
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Summary

Josip Kleczek was born on February 22, 1923[1], in Sanica, Ključ[2]. He died on January 5, 2014[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4], pedagogue[5], teacher[6], writer[7], and astrophysicist[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Yugoslavia[10]
  • Date of birth: March 22, 1923[11], 1923[12]
  • Date of death: 2014[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[14], Serbia[15]
  • Native language: Czech[16]
  • Employer: Astronomical Institute of Czech Academy of Sciences[17]
  • Educated at: Charles University[18], Gymnázium Tišnov[19]
  • Award received: Nušl Prize[20], Glass medal of the Vysočina Region[21]
  • Member of: International Astronomical Union[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Commons category: Josip Kleczek[24]
  • Family name: Kleczek[25]
  • Given name: Josip[26]
  • Work location: Štěpánov nad Svratkou[27]
  • Described by source: REGO[28], regional database of the Regional Library of Highlands[29]
  • Nominated for: Magnesia Litera 2012[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[31]
  • P14528: 28601[32]

FAQs

Where was Josip Kleczek born?

Josip Kleczek's place of birth was Sanica, Ključ[2].

What did Josip Kleczek do for work?

Josip Kleczek worked as an astronomer[4], pedagogue[5], teacher[6], writer[7], and astrophysicist[8].

Where did Josip Kleczek go to school?

Josip Kleczek was educated at Charles University[18] and Gymnázium Tišnov[19].

What awards did Josip Kleczek receive?

Honors received include Nušl Prize[20] and Glass medal of the Vysočina Region[21].

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  1. 21d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cinii research id → 1981149384720911641
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  2. 8w ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Kleczek
    Rero id (legacy) → A003457958
    Canadiana name authority id → ncf10873826
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  3. 10w ago · Simon Villeneuve · 2026-08-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14528 → 28601
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → REGO, regional database of the Regional Library of Highlands
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