Karel Jaromír Erben

Czech historian and poet

Karel Jaromír Erben - Artists & Creatives born 1811
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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