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Karel Slavíček
Karel Slavíček, (), (12 December 1678 – 24 September 1735) was a Jesuit missionary and scientist, the first Czech sinologist and author of the first precise map of Beijing. Biography Early life and studies in the Czech lands Karel Slavíček was born in a house called cs, U Slunce ("By the Sun") on the main square in Jimramov, a small town straddling the historical border between Bohemia and Moravia. His father, Václav Vojtěch Slavíček, was a teacher and town councillor writer. After finishing Gymnasium (school) in Brno, Slavíček entered the Jesuit order as a novice in 1694. Later he studied at Faculty of Philosophy and Faculty of Theology of Olomouc University. After finishing his studies, he stayed at the University as a teacher of mathematics and Hebrew language and history. Later he went to Prague, where he studied Theology at Charles University. He was ordained as a priest in 1707. Astronomy soon became his hobby. During his studies in Prague Slav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimramov
Jimramov (german: Ingrowitz) is a market town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts Villages of Benátky, Sedliště, Trhonice and Ubušín are administrative parts of Jimramov. Geography Jimramov is located about east of Žďár nad Sázavou and northwest of Brno. It lies in the Upper Svratka Highlands, on the border of the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area. The Svratka river flows through Jimramov. History The first written mention of Jimramov is from 1361. A fortress in Jimramov is documented in 1392. In 1537, Jimramov was promoted to a market town by King Ferdinand I. Until 1588, the estate was owned by the Pernštejn family, who sold it to Pavel Katharin of Kathar. This nobleman chose Jimramov as his seat and had the town hall and a castle built here. Jimramov reached the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
