About Jan Bašta
Lived 1860 – 1936 (aged 76). Jan Bašta was an Austrian and Czech physicist, railway engineer, technician, civil engineer and engineer.
Jan Bašta (5 June 1860 in Poděbrady – 12 October 1936 in Prague) was a Czech engineer, writer and researcher. He became director of Czech railways in 1918.
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Who was Jan Bašta?
Czech engineer (1860–1936)
When was Jan Bašta born?
Jan Bašta was born on 5 June 1860 in Poděbrady.
When did Jan Bašta die?
Jan Bašta died on 12 October 1936 in Prague, Old Town.
What was Jan Bašta's occupation?
Jan Bašta was a physicist, railway engineer, technician, civil engineer and engineer.
What nationality was Jan Bašta?
Jan Bašta was Austrian and Czech.
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