About Jan Josef Švagr
Lived 1885 – 1969 (aged 83). Jan Josef Švagr was a Czech architect.
Jan Josef Švagr (7 September 1885, Týnčany – 26 March 1969, Claypole) was a Czech architect who worked mainly in Japan. He moved to Japan in 1923 and started working there, designing many buildings. Švagr left Japan due to the war in April 1941 to Latin America where he continued to participate in several projects. The following is a list of his works in Japan.
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Who was Jan Josef Švagr?
Czech architect (1885-1969)
When was Jan Josef Švagr born?
Jan Josef Švagr was born on 7 September 1885 in Týnčany.
When did Jan Josef Švagr die?
Jan Josef Švagr died on 26 March 1969 in Claypole, Buenos Aires.
What was Jan Josef Švagr's occupation?
Jan Josef Švagr was an architect.
What nationality was Jan Josef Švagr?
Jan Josef Švagr was Czech.
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