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Kostelec Na Hané
Kostelec na Hané () is a town in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,800 inhabitants. Geography Kostelec na Hané is located about northwest of Prostějov and southwest of Olomouc. It lies mostly in the Upper Morava Valley. A small part of the municipal territory extends into the Zábřeh Highlands and includes the highest point of Kostelec na Hané at above sea level. The Romže River flows through the town. History The first written mention of Kostelec na Hané is in a deed of bishop Jindřich Zdík from 1141. In the 13th century, it was owned by Duke Nicholas I as a part of the Plumlov estate. He sold the estate to King John of Bohemia in 1311, who sold it to the Lords of Kravaře in 1325. The Lords of Kravaře held it to 1466. In 1466, the estate was acquired by marriage by Herald of Kunštát, and after his death in 1490 it was acquired by the Pernštejn family. In 1595, the estate passed into possession of the House of Liecht ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obec
(, ; plural ) is the Czech and Slovak word for a municipality (in the Czech Republic, in Slovakia and abroad). The literal meaning of the word is " commune" or " community". It is the smallest administrative unit that is governed by elected representatives. Cities and towns are also municipalities. Definition The legal definition (according to the Czech code of law with similar definition in the Slovak code of law) is: ''"The municipality is a basic territorial self-governing community of citizens; it forms a territorial unit, which is defined by the boundary of the municipality."'' Every municipality is composed of one or more cadastral areas. Every municipality is also composed of one or more municipal parts (), which are usually town quarters or villages. A municipality can have its own flag and coat of arms. Czech Republic Almost the entire area of the Czech Republic is divided into municipalities, with the only exception being military training areas. The smaller mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jindřich Zdík
Jindřich Zdík (also anglicized as ''Henry Zdík''; – 1150 in Prague) was a Czech bishop and diplomat. He served as bishop of Olomouc from 1126 to 1150. He was a promoter of church reforms and is considered one of the most educated Czechs of his time. Biography Jindřich Zdík was born in . He was probably the son of the chronicler Cosmas of Prague. He he went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1137–1138. While he was there, Rorgo Fretellus of Nazareth dedicated to him his ''Description of the Holy Places''. Benjamin Z. Kedar (2000), "Fretellus", in John Block Friedman and Kristen Mossler Figg, eds., ''Trade, Travel and Exploration in the Middle Ages: An Encyclopedia'' (London and New York: Routledge), p. 202. A deed of Jindřich Zdík from 1141 (originally erroneously dated to 1131), in which he transfers his seat to the newly built Saint Wenceslas Cathedral and lists the estates of the Roman Catholic Church in Moravia, is an important and valuable historical document ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karel Otáhal
Karel Otáhal (19 January 1901 – 23 August 1972) was a Czech sculptor. His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and officially branded as London 1948, were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus cau .... References 1901 births 1972 deaths 20th-century Czech sculptors 20th-century male artists Czech male sculptors Art competitors at the 1948 Summer Olympics People from Prostějov District {{CzechRepublic-sculptor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Nehera
Jan Nehera (31 December 1899 – 4 April 1958) was a Czechoslovak businessman. With his pioneering approach to retail trade and advanced manufacturing methods he was able to make his way on three continents where, from 1931 to 1939, he was progressively developing a network of more than 130 retail shops of large capacity and several tens of business representations and plants. He was the first to vertically integrate the sale of ready-made clothing from the manufacturing process to retail, and thus he showed the way to current luxury houses such as Chanel and Hermes. He implemented many innovative approaches into practice which were also used by Ford or Bata. His products were at the top of the textile tradition in the Czechoslovak Republic which had begun in 1858 with the first plant for ready-made clothing in Europe built right in Nehera's hometown of Prostějov. This tradition is still alive in many garment factories in Prostějov or Trenčín. Business beginnings After N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petr Bezruč
Petr Bezruč () was the pseudonym of Vladimír Vašek (; 15 September 1867 – 17 February 1958), a Czech poet and short story writer who was associated with the region of Austrian Silesia. His most notable work is ''Silesian Songs,'' a collection of poems about the inhabitants of Silesia, written over many years. Life Petr Bezruč was born Vladimír Vašek in Opava in 1867 to Antonín Vašek and Marie Vašková (née Brožková). Antonín was a teacher and public intellectual who published the first Czech-language newspaper in Silesia, ''Opavský Besedník''. Bezruč had five siblings; three brothers, Ladislav, Otakar, and Antonín; and two sisters, Olga and Helena. In 1873, his family was forced to move to Brno due to his father's pro-Czech activities. Bezruč grew up in Brno, but spent the summers in the town of Háj ve Slezsku, where his father Antonín would hunt. In 1880, Antonín died of tuberculosis. In 1881, Petr Bezruč began studying at the Slovanské Gymn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kostel Svatého Jakuba, Kostelec Na Hané, Okres Prostějov
Kostel may refer to: * Kostel, Kostel, a settlement in the Municipality of Kostel, Slovenia * Municipality of Kostel, Slovenia * Kostel, Croatia, a village near Pregrada, Croatia * Kostel, German name of the Czech town of Podivín * Kostel Pribićki, a village near Krašić, Croatia * Kostel, Bulgaria, a village in Elena Municipality Elena Municipality () is a municipality ('' obshtina'') in Veliko Tarnovo Province, Central-North Bulgaria, located on the northern slopes of the central Stara planina mountain in the area of the so-called Fore-Balkan. It is named after its adm ... * Pietrapelosa {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
České Dráhy
České dráhy (English: ''Czech Railways''), often shortened to ČD, is the major Rail transport, railway operator in the Czech Republic providing regional and long-distance services. The company was established in January 1993, shortly after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, as a successor of the Czechoslovak State Railways. It is a member of the International Union of Railways, International Railway Union (UIC Country Code for the Czech Republic is 54), the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies, and the Organization for Cooperation of Railways. With twenty-four thousand employeesAnnual Report of České dráhy, a.s. for the Year 2014, auditor Deloitte Audit s.r.o. ČD Group is the fifth largest Czech company by the number of employees. History In 1827–1836, the Budweis–Linz–Gmunden Horse-Drawn Railway, České Budějovice–Linz railway was built, which was the second Horsecar, horse-drawn railway in continental Europe was established. The first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dzbel
Dzbel is a municipality and village in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. Dzbel lies approximately north-west of Prostějov, west of Olomouc, and east of Prague. The Romže The Romže (also called Valová downstream) is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Morava (river), Morava River. It flows through the Olomouc Region. It is long. Etymology The name Romže is derived from the Old High German wo ... River originates in the municipality. Demographics References External links * Villages in Prostějov District {{Olomouc-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Liechtenstein
The House of Liechtenstein (), from which the principality takes its name, is the family which reigns by hereditary right over the principality of Liechtenstein. Only Dynasty#Dynast, dynastic members of the family are eligible to inherit the throne. The dynasty's membership, rights and responsibilities are defined by a law of the family, which is enforced by the Prince of Liechtenstein, reigning prince and may be altered by vote among the family's dynasts, but which may not be altered by the Politics of Liechtenstein, Government or Parliament of Liechtenstein.Princely House of Liechtenstein. House Laws' History The family originates from Liechtenstein Castle in Lower Austria (near Vienna), which the family possessed from at least 1136 to the 13th century, and from 1807 onwards. The progenitor Hugo von Liechtenstein (d. 1156) built Liechtenstein Castle around 1122-36 on a fief that he received from the Babenberg margraves of Austria. He also received Petronell-Carnuntum, Petrone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pernštejn Family
The House of Pernštejn () was one of the oldest and most important (uradel) families originating from Moravian nobility, along with the House of Rosenberg, that played an important role in the medieval history of Bohemian nobility from the 13th century until its extinction in the first half of the 17th century. History The first mentioned member of House of Pernštejn was Medlov (Brno-Country District)#History, Stephen I, Lord of Medlov, who lived in the 13th century and was first doucumented in a deed from 1203. His descendants took their name after their first main seat – the Pernštejn Castle. Throughout history, Pernštejns held some of the most prestigious offices in both Kingdom of Bohemia and Margraviate of Moravia. Four members of the House of Pernštejn were appointed to the position of Hetman#Hetmans of Bohemia, Romania, and Moldavia, Land Hejtman of Moravia at various times. Their power peaked in the 16th century during the life of Vilém II of Pernštejn and his s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Of Bohemia
John of Bohemia, also called the Blind or of Luxembourg (; ; ; 10 August 1296 – 26 August 1346), was the Count of Luxembourg from 1313 and King of Bohemia from 1310 and titular King of Poland. He is well known for having died while fighting in the Battle of Crécy at age 50, after having been blind for a decade. In his home country of Luxembourg, he is considered a national hero. Comparatively, in the Czech Republic (anciently the Kingdom of Bohemia), Jan Lucemburský is often recognized for his role as the father of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, one of the more significant King of Bohemia, Kings of Bohemia and one of the leading Holy Roman Emperors. Early life John was the eldest son of Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor and Margaret of Brabant, who was the daughter of John I, Duke of Brabant and Margaret of Flanders, Duchess of Brabant, Margaret of Flanders. Born in Bock (Luxembourg), Luxembourg and raised in Paris, John was French by education but deeply involved in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumlov
Plumlov ( or ''Plumau'') is a town in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,300 inhabitants. Administrative division Plumlov consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Plumlov (1,619) *Hamry (143) *Soběsuky (301) *Žárovice (194) Geography Plumlov is located about west of Prostějov and southwest of Olomouc. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The Hloučela River flows through the town. Plumlov Reservoir was built on this river in 1936 and is one of the oldest in the Morava River basin. The second notable body of water next to the town is the fishpond Podhradský rybník. History The first written mention of Plumlov Castle is from 1310, however it was founded in the mid-13th century, before 1273. It was founded during the colonization by King Ottokar II. The castle was owned by his illegitimate son Nicholas I. The settlement near the castle is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
