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Ivan Borkovský

1897 – 1976

Czech archeologist

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Lived 1897 – 1976 (aged 78). Ivan Borkovský was an Austrian and Czech archaeologist, anthropologist, university teacher and non-fiction writer.

Ivan Borkovský (born Ivan Borkovskyy-Dunin; 8 September 1897 – 17 March 1976) was a Czech-Ukrainian archaeologist. Between 1918 and 1920 he fought in the Ukrainian War of Independence and also became involved in the Russian Civil War, first as part of the White Army and then for the opposing Red Army.

From 1954 Borkovský was employed by the Institute of Archaeology to continue investigations at Prague Castle. In the same year he received the Science Award of the City of Prague and was awarded a Doctorate of Science degree. He remained in the employ of the Institute for the rest of his life. Borkovský served as chairman of the Archaeological Society of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences from 1968 until 1975 and has been described as the founder of modern Czech medieval archaeology. He died in Prague on 17 March 1976.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Charles University
Positions held
Rectors of the Ukrainian Free University
Employers
Ukrainian Free University
Also known as
Ivan Borkovsky, Ivan Borkovskyj

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ivan Borkovský's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivan Borkovský?

Czech archeologist (1897-1976)

When was Ivan Borkovský born?

Ivan Borkovský was born on 8 September 1897 in Chortovets.

When did Ivan Borkovský die?

Ivan Borkovský died on 17 March 1976 in Prague.

What was Ivan Borkovský's occupation?

Ivan Borkovský was an archaeologist, anthropologist, university teacher and non-fiction writer.

What nationality was Ivan Borkovský?

Ivan Borkovský was Austrian and Czech.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Borkovský

· Wikidata: Q1040101

· DBpedia: Ivan Borkovský

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