Karel Farský
Czech priest, religion writer, publicist, writer and theologist
About Karel Farský
Lived 1880 – 1927 (aged 46). Karel Farský was an Austrian writer, catholic priest, university teacher, professor at a Gymnasium, secondary school teacher and teacher.
Karel Farský (26 July 1880 – 12 June 1927) was a Czech Roman Catholic priest, and later founder and first patriarch of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church. He was Bishop of the West Bohemia (Prague) Diocese of the Czechoslovak Church from 1923 when he became the first patriarch of the church keeping both titles of patriarch and bishop until his death in 1927. He was succeeded by Gustav Adolf Procházka who took office in 1928.
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Who was Karel Farský?
Czech priest, religion writer, publicist, writer and theologist (1880–1927)
When was Karel Farský born?
Karel Farský was born on 26 July 1880 in Škodějov.
When did Karel Farský die?
Karel Farský died on 12 June 1927 in Prague, Dejvice.
What was Karel Farský's occupation?
Karel Farský was a writer, catholic priest, university teacher, professor at a Gymnasium, secondary school teacher and teacher.
What nationality was Karel Farský?
Karel Farský was Austrian.
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