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Kryštof Harant

Kryštof Harant was a writer, composer, politician, military officer, diplomat and world traveler (1564–1621). He was born at Klenová Castle and died in Old Town Square.

Also recorded as Krystof Harant

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Portrait of nobleman Kryštof Harant by Aegidius Sadeler . Early 17th century.

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Biography

The authorities additionally record the heading Krystof Harant. His recorded language was Czech.

He was the child of Georg Harant von Polschitz. He married Anna Salomena von Horschitz. One child is recorded: Jan Vilem Harant z Polzic a Bezdruzic.

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Life and career

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  1. 1564

    Kryštof Harant was born in 1564 at Klenová Castle.

  2. 1621

    Kryštof Harant died in 1621 at Old Town Square.

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Places

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  • Klenová Castle

    Birth place

  • Old Town Square

    Death place

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Literature

Bibliography

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  • Journey from Bohemia to the Holy Land, by way of Venice and the Sea

  • Literature

  • Harant z Polžic a Bezdružic, Kryštof, Oxford Music Online, 2001

  • František Harant in memoriam, Časopis pro pěstování matematiky, 1985

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