Wenceslaus Hajek
Czech humanistic chronicler, writer and roman catholic priest
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Summary
Wenceslaus Hajek was born on January 1, 1500[1], in Lands of the Bohemian Crown[2]. He died on March 18, 1553[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], Catholic priest[7], chronicler[8], and parson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Libočany[11]
- Date of birth: January 1, 1499[12]
- Country of citizenship: Lands of the Bohemian Crown[13]
- Occupation: preacher[14], cleric[15]
- Field of work: historiography[16], administration and management of the church[17], homiletics[18]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Václav Hájek z Libočan[21]
- Family name: Hájek[22]
- Given name: Václav[23]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Vlastenský slovník historický[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Otto's encyclopedia[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28], Czech[29], Latin[30]
- P14608: 118923021[31]
Why It Matters
Wenceslaus Hajek has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Wenceslaus Hajek born?
Wenceslaus Hajek's place of birth was Lands of the Bohemian Crown[2].
Where did Wenceslaus Hajek die?
Wenceslaus Hajek passed away in Prague[4].
What did Wenceslaus Hajek do for work?
Wenceslaus Hajek worked as a historian[5], writer[6], Catholic priest[7], chronicler[8], and parson[9].