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Jan Dubravius

1486 – 1553

Czech writer, poet, humanist chronicler and bishop of Olomouc

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Lived 1486 – 1553 (aged 66–67). Jan Dubravius was a writer, catholic priest, poet, translator, diplomat and politician.

Jo(h)annes Dubravius (c. 1486 in Plzeň – 9 September 1553 in Kroměříž) was a Czech churchman, humanist and writer. He became the bishop of Olomouc. His name is given also as Jan Dubravius or Janus Dubravius, Jan Skála z Doubravky and Jan z Doubravky, and Dubravinius.

He studied in the grammar school at Plzen. For higher education, he studied at the University of Prague, as well as the gymnasium at Vienna. At the University of Padua, he obtained the degree of Doctor of Ecclesiastical Law.

He returned to Bohemia in 1511 or 1512. He became Archdeacon of Olomouc, as well as Provost at Kremsier and Olbramstkastel.

Dubravius was involved in negotiating a family alliance between King Sigismund and Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan.

Works Martiani Capellae Nuptiae Mercurii cum Philologia, Commentary on Martianus Capella Theriobulia Joannis Dubravii iurisconsulti et equitis aurati De regiis praeceptis, poetic beast fables Commentarii in V Davidis psalmum Libellus de piscinis et piscium, qui in eis aluntur natura, a work on fish ponds, dedicated to Anton Fugger, cited by Izaak Walton Historia regni Bohemiae (1552), chronicle

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Important facts

Born
1486, Plzeň
Birth century
Education
University of Padua
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Olomouc

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Who was Jan Dubravius?

Czech writer, poet, humanist chronicler and bishop of Olomouc

When was Jan Dubravius born?

Jan Dubravius was born in 1486 in Plzeň.

When did Jan Dubravius die?

Jan Dubravius died on 6 September 1553 in Kroměříž.

What was Jan Dubravius's occupation?

Jan Dubravius was a writer, catholic priest, poet, translator, diplomat and politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Dubravius

· Wikidata: Q722649

· DBpedia: Jan Dubravius

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