About Josef Skružný
Lived 1871 – 1948 (aged 77). Josef Skružný was a writer, illustrator, journalist, screenwriter, translator and playwright.
Josef Skružný (15 March 1871 in Prague – 12 May 1948) was a Czech writer and journalist. As well as writing under his own name, he used various pseudonyms, including Venouš Dolejš (alternatively Venoušek Dolejš), Matouš Česnek, and Venouš Huňáček.
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Who was Josef Skružný?
Caech writer (1871–1948)
When was Josef Skružný born?
Josef Skružný was born on 15 March 1871 in Dolní Krč.
When did Josef Skružný die?
Josef Skružný died on 12 May 1948 in Zbraslav.
What was Josef Skružný's occupation?
Josef Skružný was a writer, illustrator, journalist, screenwriter, translator and playwright.
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