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Jiří Dědeček

b. 1953

Czech poet, guitarist, translator and singer

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About Jiří Dědeček

Born 1953. Jiří Dědeček is a Czech singer, writer, poet, science fiction writer, translator and singer-songwriter.

Jiří Dědeček (born 13 February 1953 Karlovy Vary) is a Czech musician, songwriter, poet, translator, writer and author of numerous radio and television programs. He performed in tandem with Jan Burian In the years 1973–1985.

Dědeček is a president of the Czech PEN Centre.

Education He graduated in librarianship from Charles University in Prague in 1976. In 1983 to 1987 He studied script writing in Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.

Discography (selection) 1990 – Zabili trafikantku 1996 – Kouzlo noční samoty 1998 – Žalozpěv pro lehký holky 2003 – Kdyby smrtka měla mladý 2006 – Řekněte to mýmu psovi

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Birth century
Education
Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague, Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
Awards
Participant in the resistance and resistance against communism
Also known as
Jiri Dedecek

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jiří Dědeček?

Czech poet, guitarist, translator and singer

When was Jiří Dědeček born?

Jiří Dědeček was born on 13 February 1953 in Karlovy Vary.

What is Jiří Dědeček's occupation?

Jiří Dědeček is a singer, writer, poet, science fiction writer, translator and singer-songwriter.

What nationality is Jiří Dědeček?

Jiří Dědeček is Czech.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jiří Dědeček

· Wikidata: Q12025112

· DBpedia: Jiří Dědeček

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