Josef Čapek
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Josef Čapek was a Czech painter and writer who lived from 1887 until his death in 1945. He is an important figure in Czech art and literature, though further details about his specific contributions would require additional information.
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1887-03-23 ) 23 March 1887, Hronov , Bohemia, Austria-Hungary
- Died
- April 1945 (1945-04-00) (aged 58), Lower Saxony , Nazi Germany
- Known for
- Invented the word 'robot'
- Notable work
- Povídání o Pejskovi a Kočičce , Pictures from the Insects' Life
- Movement
- Cubism
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Josef Čapek ( Czech pronunciation: [ˈjozɛf ˈtʃapɛk]; 23 March 1887 – April 1945) was a Czech artist who was best known as a painter, but who was also noted as a writer and poet. He invented the word 'robot', which was introduced into literature by his brother, Karel Čapek.
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