František Doucha
Czech poet, lexicographer, translator, collector of regional songs, writer and roman catholic priest
About František Doucha
Lived 1810 – 1884 (aged 74). František Doucha was a writer, linguist, musicologist, poet, translator and catholic priest.
Frantisek Doucha (31 August 1810 in Prague-Malá Strana – 3 November 1884 in Prague) was a Czech priest, writer and translator.
Doucha is one of the most famous Czech literary translators. He was among the most prolific translators of the century, translating works from 14 different languages. His name is often associated with many Shakespearian translations into the Czech language. As a writer, he is one of the founders of Czech children's literature.
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Czech poet, lexicographer, translator, collector of regional songs, writer and roman catholic priest
When was František Doucha born?
František Doucha was born on 31 August 1810 in Prague.
When did František Doucha die?
František Doucha died on 3 November 1884 in Prague.
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František Doucha was a writer, linguist, musicologist, poet, translator and catholic priest.
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