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Bohumil Hrabal
Bohumil Hrabal (; 28 March 1914 – 3 February 1997) was a Czech Republic, Czech writer, often named among the best Czech writers of the 20th century. Early life Hrabal was born in Židenice (suburb of Brno) on 28 March 1914, in what was then the Margraviate of Moravia, province of Moravia within Austria-Hungary, to an unmarried mother, Marie Božena Kiliánová (1894–1970). According to the organisers of a 2009 Hrabal exhibition in Brno, his biological father was probably Bohumil Blecha (1893–1970), a teacher's son a year older than Marie, who was her friend from the neighbourhood. Marie's parents opposed the idea of their daughter marrying Blecha, as he was about to serve in the Austro-Hungarian Army.“Vítová: Hrabal dostal šest pětek, a v Brně skončil”, Brněnský deník, 29 March 2009 World War I started four months after Hrabal's birth, and Blecha was sent to the Italian Front (World War I), Italian front, before being invalided out of service.Novinky.cz, 31 O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Židenice
Židenice (, Hantec slang, Hantec: ''Šimice'') is a municipal part and cadastral territory in Brno, Czech Republic, almost entirely located on the left bank of the river Svitava (river), Svitava. It has an area of 6.47 km2. Originally an independent municipality, it was annexed to Brno in 1919, and since November 24, 1990, it makes up most of the city district of Brno-Židenice, as well as the entirety of Brno-Vinohrady on the eastern side. About 33,000 people live here, making Židenice the most populated cadastral territory in Brno. Etymology The name of the village (Židenici in its oldest form) was derived from the personal name Židen (less likely Židna), which was a domestic form of some personal name beginning with Ž(i)d-, for example Židebor, Židemir, Ždimir (in the base of which is ''ž(i )dati'' - "expect"). The meaning of the name was "Židen's people". The German name developed by shortening from the Czech name. History Most of the current border of the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elbe
The Elbe ( ; ; or ''Elv''; Upper Sorbian, Upper and , ) is one of the major rivers of Central Europe. It rises in the Giant Mountains of the northern Czech Republic before traversing much of Bohemia (western half of the Czech Republic), then Germany and flowing into the North Sea at Cuxhaven, northwest of Hamburg. Its total length is . The Elbe's major Tributary, tributaries include the rivers Vltava, Ohře, Saale, Havel, Mulde, and Schwarze Elster. The Elbe river basin, comprising the Elbe and its tributaries, has a catchment area of , the twelfth largest in Europe. The basin spans four countries; however, it lies almost entirely just in two of them, Germany (65.5%) and the Czech Republic (33.7%, covering about two thirds of the nation's territory). On its southeastern edges, the Elbe river basin also comprises small parts of Austria (0.6%) and Poland (0.2%). The Elbe catchment area is inhabited by 24.4 million people; its biggest cities are Berlin, Hamburg, Prague, Dresden a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bohumil Hrabal Wall Prague Liben CZ
Bohumil is a male given name of Slavic origin. It means "favoured by God", derived from the Slavic words ''bog'' (god) and ''mil'' (favour). Its feminine equivalent is Bohumila. Nicknames of Bohumil include Bohouš, Bohoušek, Bohuš, Mila, Milek, Bogie, Boga, Bozha. Other forms of the name are Bogomil, Bogumił (Polish variant) and Bogolyub. Name days *Czech: 3 October *Slovak: 3 March *Polish: 13 January, 18 January, 26 February, 10 June or 3 November Notable people with the name * Bogumilus (1135?–1204?), Archbishop of Gniezno and hermit * Bohumil Andrejko (born 1953), Slovak football coach * Bohumil Berdych, Czechoslovak slalom canoeist * Bohumil Brhel (born 1965), Czech speedway rider * Bohumil Bydžovský (1880–1969), Czech mathematician * Bohumil Cepák (1951–2021), Czech former handball player * Bohumil Doležal (born 1940), Czech literary critic, politician and former dissident * Bohumil Durdis (1903–1983), Czech weightlifter * Bohumil Fidler (1860-1944), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divadlo Pod Palmovkou
Palmovka Theatre (), also known as the Theatre S. K. Neumann and the Urban and Regional Theatre, is a classic drama theatre located in the Prague district of Libeň at the bottom of Zenklova street in Prague near the intersection and subway station Palmovka. In addition to the main stage it has the attic theatre, a small studio theatre for more intimate performances. History There has been a theatre on the site since 1865 but the current theatre company only dates to August 1949, when under the direction of the minister for Culture the current troupe took form. Until 1992 the Libeň theatre bore the name of the S. K. Neumann Theatre, but with the |
Libeň
Libeň () is a cadastral area and district of Prague, Czech Republic. It was incorporated into Prague in 1901. Places * Praha-Libeň railway station Demographics People * Reinhard Heydrich, assassinated here * Herz Homberg, born here * Ernestine Schumann-Heink, born here * Bohumil Hrabal Bohumil Hrabal (; 28 March 1914 – 3 February 1997) was a Czech Republic, Czech writer, often named among the best Czech writers of the 20th century. Early life Hrabal was born in Židenice (suburb of Brno) on 28 March 1914, in what was then ..., lived here * Karel Hlaváček, was born and lived here * Karel Janoušek, was buried here References Districts of Prague Prague 7 Cadastral territories in Prague {{Prague-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kladno
Kladno (; ) is a city in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 70,000 inhabitants. It is the largest city in the region and has a rich industrial history. Administrative division Kladno consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Kladno (22,585) *Dubí (2,059) *Kročehlavy (34,972) *Rozdělov (2,678) *Švermov (5,038) *Vrapice (424) Etymology The name Kladno is derived from the Czech word ''kláda'', meaning "log". In Old Czech, the word ''kladno'' denoted a mature forest from which logs were obtained. Geography Kladno is located about northwest of Prague. It lies in a mostly flat landscape of the Prague Plateau, albeit in the north the terrain becomes hillier. The highest point is at above sea level, and the lowest at above sea level. There are no large bodies of water within city limits, only several small creeks. The city limits contain two nature monuments: Žraločí zuby and Krnčí a Voleška. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vladimír Boudník
Vladimír Boudník (17 March 1924 – 5 December 1968) was a Czech graphic artist and photographer. He was a key figure in Czech post-war art and a representative of the "explosionism" movement. He is best known for his active and structural graphic art, but also created mostly photographic and monotype works that, until recently, remained unknown. Biography Boudník was born on 17 March 1924 in Prague. During World War II, he was sent to Forced labour under German rule during World War II, forced labor in Germany, an experience that resulted in a lifelong trauma. After the war, he attended art school, where he studied printmaking. He spent a brief period working in advertising before getting a job at an ironworks in Kladno, where he met Bohumil Hrabal. In 1952 Boudník, began working for ČKD, ČKD Works in Prague. The factory environment served as an inspiration for his "active graphics" made of industrial material and waste. Boudník died on 5 December 1968 in Prague. He committ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kostomlaty Nad Labem
Kostomlaty nad Labem () is a municipality and village in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,900 inhabitants. Administrative division Kostomlaty nad Labem consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Kostomlaty nad Labem (1,403) *Hronětice (169) *Lány (114) *Rozkoš (99) *Vápensko (73) Geography Kostomlaty nad Labem is located about west of Nymburk and northeast of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape in the Central Elbe Table lowland within the Polabí region. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Elbe River, which forms the southern municipal border. The Vlkava River flows through the municipality into the Elbe. History The first written mention of Kostomlaty is from 1223. Existence of a castle in Kostomlaty was documented in the mid-14th century, but in 1553 at the latest, the castle was already abandoned. In the 1420s, the village and the castle were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nazi Occupation Of Czechoslovakia
Nazism (), formally named National Socialism (NS; , ), is the far-right totalitarian socio-political ideology and practices associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party (NSDAP) in Germany. During Hitler's rise to power, it was frequently referred to as Hitler Fascism () and Hitlerism (). The term "neo-Nazism" is applied to other far-right groups with similar ideology, which formed after World War II, and after Nazi Germany collapsed. Nazism is a form of fascism, with disdain for liberal democracy and the parliamentary system. Its beliefs include support for dictatorship, fervent antisemitism, anti-communism, anti-Slavism, anti-Romani sentiment, scientific racism, white supremacy, Nordicism, social Darwinism, homophobia, ableism, and the use of eugenics. The ultranationalism of the Nazis originated in pan-Germanism and the ethno-nationalist '' Völkisch'' movement which had been a prominent aspect of German ultranationalism since the late 19th century. Nazism was infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Law Degree
A law degree is an academic degree conferred for studies in law. Some law degrees are professional degrees that are prerequisites or serve as preparation for legal careers. These generally include the Bachelor of Civil Law, Bachelor of Laws, and Juris Doctor. Law degrees that are not part of a professional pathway to legal practice include the Master of Laws (LLM) and Doctor of Laws (LLD or JSD). These degrees are usually obtained through a combination of coursework, research, and practical experiences, such as internships or clinical legal education. Law degrees are recognized as a necessary step towards becoming a licensed lawyer in many jurisdictions, and they also provide a foundation for various other career paths such as academia, policy, or consultancy. List of common degrees * Bachelor of Laws (LLB) * Master of Laws (LLM) * Doctor of Laws (LLD) * Juris Doctor (JD) * Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) * Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) * Master of Studies in Law (MSL) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Český Brod
Český Brod (; ) is a town in Kolín District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,500 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Český Brod consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Český Brod (6,082) *Liblice (Český Brod), Liblice (899) *Štolmíř (280) Etymology The word ''brod'' means 'Ford (crossing), ford' in Czech and refers to a ford across the Šembera stream that used to be here. The town was originally called Biskupský Brod (in Latin ''Broda Episcopalis'', meaning "Bishop's ford"). From 1315, the name Český Brod ("Bohemian ford") was used to distinguish from Německý Brod ("German Brod" today Havlíčkův Brod), which was located on the same trade route. Geography Český Brod is located about east of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latin
Latin ( or ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic languages, Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally spoken by the Latins (Italic tribe), Latins in Latium (now known as Lazio), the lower Tiber area around Rome, Italy. Through the expansion of the Roman Republic, it became the dominant language in the Italian Peninsula and subsequently throughout the Roman Empire. It has greatly influenced many languages, Latin influence in English, including English, having contributed List of Latin words with English derivatives, many words to the English lexicon, particularly after the Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England, Christianization of the Anglo-Saxons and the Norman Conquest. Latin Root (linguistics), roots appear frequently in the technical vocabulary used by fields such as theology, List of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names, the sciences, List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes, medicine, and List of Latin legal terms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
