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Josef Čapek
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Czech painter and writer (1887–1945)
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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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Josef
- Family name
- Čapek
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Austria–Hungary
- Place of birth
- Hronov
- Place of death
- Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
- Occupation
- costume designer
- Educated at
- Académie Colarossi
- Languages spoken
- Czech
- Field of work
- journalism
- Movement
- cubism
- Image
- Josef Capek 1937.jpg
- Work location
- Prague
- Significant event
- death in absentia
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- Commons Creator page
- Josef Čapek
- Commons category
- Josef Čapek
- date of birth
- 1887-03-23
- place of detention
- Sachsenhausen concentration camp
- place of burial
- Vyšehrad cemetery
- member of
- Brothers Čapek
- has works in the collection
- Huis van het boek
- name in native language
- Josef Čapek
- partner in business or sport
- Karel Čapek
- date of death
- 1947-03-30
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Works in European collections
2 objects attributed to Josef Čapek, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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Encyclopedic overview
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.
Life
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