Josef Božek (; 28 February 1782 in Biery – 21 October 1835 in

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) was a Czech-Polish engineer and inventor. Born in the region of

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, he is considered one of founders of Czech

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. He put into operation one of the first steam engines in the

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. His sons, František and Romuald, also became accomplished engineers.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bozek, Josef 1782 births 1835 deaths Czech engineers Czech inventors Steam engine engineers Engineers from the Austrian Empire People from Cieszyn Silesia People from Cieszyn County