Mikuláš of Kadaň
Czech clockmaker
About Mikuláš of Kadaň
Lived 1350 – 1420 (aged 69–70). Mikuláš of Kadaň was a clockmaker.
Mikuláš of Kadaň (born 1350, Kadaň – died 1419, Prague) was an Imperial clockmaker.
With Jan Šindel, Mikuláš designed the oldest part of the Orloj (which also known as Prague Astronomical Clock).
The clock was modified by Master Hanuš, who was mistakenly identified as the creator of the clock in a legend related by Alois Jirásek.
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Who was Mikuláš of Kadaň?
Czech clockmaker
When was Mikuláš of Kadaň born?
Mikuláš of Kadaň was born in 1350 in Kadaň.
When did Mikuláš of Kadaň die?
Mikuláš of Kadaň died in 1420 in Prague.
What was Mikuláš of Kadaň's occupation?
Mikuláš of Kadaň was a clockmaker.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mikuláš of Kadaň. https://biography.guide/mikulas-of-kadan/
MLA: "Mikuláš of Kadaň." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mikulas-of-kadan/.
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