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Josef Dobrovský

1753 – 1829

About this person

Czech historian, lexicographer, linguist, literature historian, religion writer, science writer and roman catholic priest (1753-1829)

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
August 17, 1753
Balassagyarmat
Date of death
January 6, 1829
Brno
Citizenship

Margraviate of Moravia

Occupations & fields
writerlexicographerlinguisthistorianCatholic priestphilologist
Field and occupation
český historik, lexikograf, lingvista, spisovatel a římskokatolický duchovní
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