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Antonín Eltschkner

1880 – 1961

Czech Esperantist

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Lived 1880 – 1961 (aged 81). Antonín Eltschkner was a Czech theologian, esperantist, catholic priest, catholic bishop, auxiliary bishop and titular bishop.

Antonín Eltschkner (4 June 1880, Polička – 22 February 1961, Brno) was a Czech Roman Catholic priest, most notable for his involvement in the development of Esperanto. He was provost of the Metropolitan Chapter of St Vitus and auxiliary bishop of Prague from 1933. He was also vicar general of the archdiocese of Prague from January to July 1931.

He was appointed bishop of České Budějovice in 1940, but this was prevented by the German occupation of Czechoslovakia and was abandoned after the end of World War II, when Josef Hlouch was appointed instead.

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Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop
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Antonin Eltschkner

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonín Eltschkner?

Czech Esperantist

When was Antonín Eltschkner born?

Antonín Eltschkner was born on 4 January 1880 in Polička.

When did Antonín Eltschkner die?

Antonín Eltschkner died on 22 February 1961 in Brno.

What was Antonín Eltschkner's occupation?

Antonín Eltschkner was a theologian, esperantist, catholic priest, catholic bishop, auxiliary bishop and titular bishop.

What nationality was Antonín Eltschkner?

Antonín Eltschkner was Czech.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonín Eltschkner

· Wikidata: Q10853834

· DBpedia: Antonín Eltschkner

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