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Fraňo Štefunko

1903 – 1974

Sculptor from Czechoslovakia

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Lived 1903 – 1974 (aged 70). Fraňo Štefunko was a Czech sculptor, teacher, medalist and carver.

Fraňo Štefunko (born 4 August 1903, Dudváh-Vlčkovce, Slovakia (then Austro-Hungary) – died 6 April 1974, Martin, Slovakia (then Czechoslovakia)), was a Slovak sculptor, art pedagogue and editor. In 1932 after his studies of art in Prague he moved to Martin. He was the editor of a graphical section of Slovenské pohľady, instructor of a carpentry course of the Activity Cultivation Institute, as well as a conservator with the Slovak National Museum. Štefunko begins with his freelance work two years after coming to Martin and soon becomes one of the founders of Slovak sculpture. In addition to the statues of many important personalities of Slovak history such as Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav or Ján Kollár and tombs of others (Miloslav Schmidt) he also dedicated his time to monuments in the field of Slovak history (historical figures, the World Wars, Slovak National Uprising).

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Národní umělec; Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia
Also known as
Frano Stefunko

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fraňo Štefunko?

sculptor from Czechoslovakia

When was Fraňo Štefunko born?

Fraňo Štefunko was born on 4 August 1903 in Vlčkovce.

When did Fraňo Štefunko die?

Fraňo Štefunko died on 6 April 1974 in Martin.

What was Fraňo Štefunko's occupation?

Fraňo Štefunko was a sculptor, teacher, medalist and carver.

What nationality was Fraňo Štefunko?

Fraňo Štefunko was Czech.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fraňo Štefunko

· Wikidata: Q4176375

· DBpedia: Fraňo Štefunko

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