About Jan Vencálek
Born 1598. Jan Vencálek was a Czech composer.
Jan Vencálek (1570–?) was a Bohemian Renaissance-era composer for the lute and voice. Considered one of the masters in arrangement for lutes, Vencálek's compositions were showcased in Prague during the reign of Rudolph II.
The year 1598 given as his year of birth is an error in the records. He was first mentioned in literature as a lute player in 1598.
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Who was Jan Vencálek?
Czech composer
When was Jan Vencálek born?
Jan Vencálek was born in 1598.
What was Jan Vencálek's occupation?
Jan Vencálek was a composer.
What nationality was Jan Vencálek?
Jan Vencálek was Czech.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Vencálek. https://biography.guide/jan-vencalek/
MLA: "Jan Vencálek." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-vencalek/.
Chicago: "Jan Vencálek." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-vencalek/.
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