About Josef Aleš-Lyžec
Lived 1862 – 1927 (aged 64). Josef Aleš-Lyžec was a Czech teacher, translator, pedagogue and writer.
Josef Aleš-Lyžec (1862 Písek – 27 September 1927 Boseň) was a Czech teacher and sportsman.
He was descendant of known south-Bohemian Aleš family, cousin of well-known painter Mikoláš Aleš and father of famous writer Josef Váchal (J. Aleš-Lyžec never married his mother Anna Váchalová, so his son got mother's name). He was great propagator of skiing (the old Czech word lyžec means Ski-Man in English).
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Who was Josef Aleš-Lyžec?
Czech teacher
When was Josef Aleš-Lyžec born?
Josef Aleš-Lyžec was born on 20 October 1862 in Písek, Mirotice.
When did Josef Aleš-Lyžec die?
Josef Aleš-Lyžec died on 27 September 1927 in Boseň.
What was Josef Aleš-Lyžec's occupation?
Josef Aleš-Lyžec was a teacher, translator, pedagogue and writer.
What nationality was Josef Aleš-Lyžec?
Josef Aleš-Lyžec was Czech.
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