Karel Jaromír Erben
Czech historian and poet
Born
1811
215 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Czech Republic
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Contributed significantly to Czech literature and history through poetry and folklore collection. Authored the famous collection of ballads titled 'Kytice' (Bouquet), which remains a cornerstone of Czech literary heritage. Worked as a historian, focusing on Czech cultural history, and served as a librarian at the National Museum in Prague. Engaged in the preservation of Czech folklore.
Authored 'Kytice' (Bouquet)
Collected Czech folklore
Served as librarian at National Museum
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