About Jan Palouš
Lived 1888 – 1971 (aged 82). Jan Palouš was a Czech ice hockey player, film director and journalist.
Jan Leopold Alois "Koza" Palouš (25 October 1888 – 25 September 1971) was a Czechoslovak ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Winter Olympics. He was born in Budweis, Kingdom of Bohemia, Austria-Hungary and died in Prague, Czechoslovakia.
He was a member of the German ice hockey team which won the bronze medal in 1920. Four years later he also participated in the first Winter Olympic ice hockey tournament.
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Who was Jan Palouš?
Czechoslovak ice hockey player (1888–1971)
When was Jan Palouš born?
Jan Palouš was born on 25 October 1888 in České Budějovice.
When did Jan Palouš die?
Jan Palouš died on 25 September 1971 in Prague.
What was Jan Palouš's occupation?
Jan Palouš was an ice hockey player, film director and journalist.
What nationality was Jan Palouš?
Jan Palouš was Czech.
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