Jaroslav Fragner
Jaroslav Fragner (25 December 1898 – 3 January 1967) was a Czech modernist architect. Fragner was one of the prominent designers of functionalist architecture in the Czech Republic. He contributed to the renovation of Prague Castle and designed several small weekend houses for relatives and friends, including Milča Mayerová.
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Jaroslav Fragner
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- Name
- Jaroslav Fragner
- Born
- 25 December 1898
- Birthplace
- Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary
- Died
- 3 January 1967
- Place of death
- Prague, Czechoslovakia
- Nationality
- Czechoslovakia
- Occupation
- architect · pedagogue · scenographer · painter · teacher · designer · photographer
- Education
- Czech Technical University in Prague
- Honours
- Národní umělec · Order of Labour (Czechoslovakia)
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Jaroslav Fragner (25 December 1898 – 3 January 1967) was a Czech modernist architect. Fragner was one of the prominent designers of functionalist architecture in the Czech Republic. He contributed to the renovation of Prague Castle and designed several small weekend houses for relatives and friends, including Milča Mayerová.
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He was a member of the avant garde group Devětsil and later Mánes Union of Fine Arts. • Illustration — Bethlehem Chapel after Fragners' reconstruction 1947–1967 • Illustration — Karolinum, Fragner's study, c. 1946–1950 • Illustration — Karolinum today
Facade of the aula of the Charles University in Prague.
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Courtyard (Druhé nádvoří) in New Royal Palace, Prague
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• Name — Jaroslav Fragner • Birth Name — Jaroslav Fragner • Born — 25 December 1898 • Birthplace — Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary • Died — 3 January 1967 • Place of death — Prague, Czechoslovakia
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Jaroslav Fragner is recorded with the occupation scenographer. Recorded as architect, pedagogue, scenographer, painter and teacher.
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1898
Jaroslav Fragner was born on 25 December 1898.
1967
Jaroslav Fragner died on 3 January 1967.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Jaroslav Frágner. He was the child of Karel Fragner. He married Věra Gabrielová. One child is recorded: Benjamin Fragner. Connected to 1 other published record in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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