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Eliška A Její Rod
Eliška is a name for Czech girls, which is rendered ''Elise'' in English, German and French. It may refer to: *Eliška Bučková (born 1989), Czech model, Czech Miss 2008 *Eliška Junková (1900–1994), Czech automobile racer *Eliška Kleinová (1912–1999), Czech Jewish pianist, music educator, and sister of Gideon Klein *Eliška Krásnohorská (1847–1926), Czech feminist author *Eliška Misáková (1926–1948), Czech gymnast *Eliška Wagnerová (1948–2025), Czech judge See also * Eliska Cross (born 1986), French actress *Radomil Eliška Radomil Eliška (6 April 1931, Podbořany – 1 September 2019, Prague) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czech Language
Czech ( ; ), historically known as Bohemian ( ; ), is a West Slavic language of the Czech–Slovak group, written in Latin script. Spoken by over 12 million people including second language speakers, it serves as the official language of the Czech Republic. Czech is closely related to Slovak, to the point of high mutual intelligibility, as well as to Polish to a lesser degree. Czech is a fusional language with a rich system of morphology and relatively flexible word order. Its vocabulary has been extensively influenced by Latin and German. The Czech–Slovak group developed within West Slavic in the high medieval period, and the standardization of Czech and Slovak within the Czech–Slovak dialect continuum emerged in the early modern period. In the later 18th to mid-19th century, the modern written standard became codified in the context of the Czech National Revival. The most widely spoken non-standard variety, known as Common Czech, is based on the vernacular of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Language
English is a West Germanic language that developed in early medieval England and has since become a English as a lingua franca, global lingua franca. The namesake of the language is the Angles (tribe), Angles, one of the Germanic peoples that Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain, migrated to Britain after its End of Roman rule in Britain, Roman occupiers left. English is the list of languages by total number of speakers, most spoken language in the world, primarily due to the global influences of the former British Empire (succeeded by the Commonwealth of Nations) and the United States. English is the list of languages by number of native speakers, third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish language, Spanish; it is also the most widely learned second language in the world, with more second-language speakers than native speakers. English is either the official language or one of the official languages in list of countries and territories where English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Language
German (, ) is a West Germanic language in the Indo-European language family, mainly spoken in Western Europe, Western and Central Europe. It is the majority and Official language, official (or co-official) language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. It is also an official language of Luxembourg, German-speaking Community of Belgium, Belgium and the Italian autonomous province of South Tyrol, as well as a recognized national language in Namibia. There are also notable German-speaking communities in other parts of Europe, including: Poland (Upper Silesia), the Czech Republic (North Bohemia), Denmark (South Jutland County, North Schleswig), Slovakia (Krahule), Germans of Romania, Romania, Hungary (Sopron), and France (European Collectivity of Alsace, Alsace). Overseas, sizeable communities of German-speakers are found in the Americas. German is one of the global language system, major languages of the world, with nearly 80 million native speakers and over 130 mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Language
French ( or ) is a Romance languages, Romance language of the Indo-European languages, Indo-European family. Like all other Romance languages, it descended from the Vulgar Latin of the Roman Empire. French evolved from Northern Old Gallo-Romance, a descendant of the Latin spoken in Northern Gaul. Its closest relatives are the other langues d'oïl—languages historically spoken in northern France and in southern Belgium, which French (Francien language, Francien) largely supplanted. It was also substratum (linguistics), influenced by native Celtic languages of Northern Roman Gaul and by the Germanic languages, Germanic Frankish language of the post-Roman Franks, Frankish invaders. As a result of French and Belgian colonialism from the 16th century onward, it was introduced to new territories in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and numerous French-based creole languages, most notably Haitian Creole, were established. A French-speaking person or nation may be referred to as Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliška Bučková
Miss Universe 2008 was the 57th Miss Universe pageant, held at the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Vietnam on July 14, 2008. This was the first time that the Miss Universe pageant was broadcast in 1080i High-definition television, High-definition. At the end of the event, Riyo Mori of Japan crowned Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela as Miss Universe 2008. It was Venezuela's first victory in twelve years, and the fifth victory of the country in the pageant's history. Contestants from eighty countries and territories competed in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by Jerry Springer and member of the UK pop group Spice Girls Mel B. American singer-songwriter Lady Gaga performed in this year's pageant. The competition also featured the debut of the new CAO Fine Jewelry Crown, which was designed by the Phu Nhuan Jewelry Company and Vietnamese-American jewelry designer Rosalina Lydster. The crown is made with 18k white and yellow gold and platinum, with over 1,000 precious st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czech Miss
The Miss Universe Czechia () is a national beauty pageant in the Czech Republic. The pageant was founded in 2005, where the winners were sent to Miss Universe. History The Czech Miss was established in 2005 and is organized and produced by Michaela Maláčová, Miss Czechoslovakia, Miss Czechoslovakia 1991 and director of Miss Marketing s.r.o. From 2005 to 2009, the pageant selected a winner to represent the country in Miss Universe, and a first runner up participated in the Miss Earth pageant. In 2010, Czech Miss and its rival pageant, Miss České republiky, Miss Czech Republic () merged under the direction of Maláčová, and two winners were selected. The winner of Czech Miss 2010 competed in Miss Universe 2010 and Czech Miss World 2010 vied in Miss World 2010, while the first runner up competed in Miss Earth 2010 pageant. Since 2011 the pageant has selected three winners: Czech Miss, Czech Miss World, and Czech Miss Earth to compete in Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliška Junková
Eliška Junková-Khásová (born Alžběta Pospíšilová; 16 November 1900 – 5 January 1994), also known as Elisabeth Junek, was a Czech automobile racer. She is regarded as one of the most significant drivers in Grand Prix motor racing history, and was the first woman to win a Grand Prix event. Early life Junková was born on 16 November 1900, in Olomouc, Moravia, Austria-Hungary listed in the registrar's office as Bětka ("Betty") Pospíšilová. The sixth of eight children, born to a locksmith in Olomouc, she was nicknamed ''smíšek'' at an early age for her ever-present smile. Following the end of World War I, when her native Moravia became part of the new republic of Czechoslovakia, she found work in the Olomouc branch of the Pražská úvěrová banka (Prague Credit Bank) thanks to her multilingual skills, honed through her desire to travel the world. At the age of sixteen, Junková got a job at a bank, where she met young banker Vincenc "Čeněk" Junek. He was severa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliška Kleinová
Eliška Kleinová, born Elisabeth "Lisa" Klein (February 27, 1912, Přerov, Moravia – September 2, 1999, Prague) was a Czech people, Czech Jewish pianist, music educator, and was the sister of Gideon Klein. Eliška Kleinová was born as a daughter of Jindřich/Heinrich Klein, and Helene (born Ilona Marmorstein). See also * Gideon Klein * Viktor Ullmann References * Peter Ambros(:de:Peter Ambros, de): ''Leben vom Blatt gespielt''. (Lebensgeschichte auf Basis eines Tonbandinterviews von 1994) * Anna HájkováThe Piano Virtuoso Who Didn't Play in Terezín, or, Why Gender Matters(Orel Foundation, May 6, 2011) Joža Karas, "Music in Terezín, 1941-1945," Pendragon Press, 2008, pp.10,94,199 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliška Krásnohorská
Eliška Krásnohorská (18 November 1847, in Prague – 26 November 1926, in Prague) was a Czech feminist author. She was introduced to literature and feminism by Karolína Světlá. She wrote works of lyric poetry and literary criticism, however, she is usually associated with children's literature and translations, including works by Pushkin, Mickiewicz and Byron. Krásnohorská wrote the libretti for four operas by Bedřich Smetana: '' The Kiss'', '' The Secret'', '' The Devil's Wall'' and ''Viola''. She also wrote the libretto for Zdeněk Fibich's opera ''Blaník''. In 1873, she founded the women's magazine '' Ženské listy'', which she headed until handing it over to Jindřiška Flajšhansová in 1912. In 1890 Krásnohorská founded the Minerva School in Prague, the first '' gymnasium'' for girls in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its language of instruction was Czech Czech may refer to: * Anything from or related to the Czech Republic, a country in Europe ** Czech langua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliška Misáková
(awarded posthumously) Eliška Misáková (12 October 1926 in Kojetice – 14 August 1948 in London) was a Czech gymnast who was selected to attend the 1948 Summer Olympics. Misáková was born in Kojetice, in the Třebíč District of Vysočina. Her parents both died before her in 1948. She was diagnosed with poliomyelitis soon after arrival in London, and isolated in a local hospital ward, with access to an iron lung. Her place on the team was taken by Věra Růžičková. Misáková died during the competition, after four days in the Uxbridge Isolation Hospital. The Czechoslovak team, including her sister Miloslava, went on to earn the gold medal. Their flag was raised at the medal ceremony with a black border of mourning, and Misáková became the only athlete to ever be awarded a posthumous Olympic medal An Olympic medal is awarded to successful competitors at one of the Olympic Games. There are three classes of medal to be won: gold medal, gold, silver medal, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliška Wagnerová
Eliška Wagnerová (7 September 1948 – 18 January 2025) was a Czech judge and politician. A member of the Green Party, she served as president of the Supreme Court from 1998 to 2002 and was a Senator A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or Legislative chamber, chamber of a bicameral legislature. The name comes from the Ancient Rome, ancient Roman Senate (Latin: ''Senatus''), so-called as an assembly of the senior ... from 2012 to 2018. Wagnerová died on 18 January 2025 at the age of 76. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Wagnerova, Eliska 1948 births 2025 deaths Masaryk University alumni Charles University alumni Politicians from Kladno Czech lawyers Czech judges Green Party (Czech Republic) senators ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliska Cross
Eliska Cross (born January 6, 1986) is a French actress and former pornographic actress. She began her career in the adult film industry in 2006, working with major studios across Europe and the United States. After retiring from adult films, she transitioned to mainstream cinema and modeling, appearing in films such as ''Rose, c'est Paris'', ''Black Venus'', ''Lea'', and ''Echap''. Cross is also known for her work in light painting photography and has been active as a coach specializing in femininity and personal development since 2009. Background Cross started her career as stripper, then she entered the adult film industry in 2006. In 2009, she received two nominations at Hot d'Or for Best French Starlet and Best Actress Blog. In 2010, Cross focused her career on photo modeling, stripteasing and mainstream cinema. Cross had a leading role in the 2010 low-budget horror film ''Echap''. Her works also include the Serge Bramly's TV movie ''Rose, c'est Paris'', alongside Mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
