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Zorka Janů

Zorka Janů was a Czechoslovak actress (1921–1946). She was born at Štěchovice and died in Prague.

Also recorded as Zora Babkova · Zorka Janu

Zorka Janů (1921-1946), česká divadelní a filmová herečka

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Identity and origins

Zorka Janů was recorded at birth as Zora Babková. The authorities additionally record the headings Zora Babkova and Zorka Janu. Her recorded language was Czech.

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Life and career

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  1. 1921

    Zorka Janů born at Štěchovice.

  2. 1946

    Zorka Janů died at Prague.

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  • Prague
Death or burial
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  • Štěchovice

    Birth place

Literature

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 16 August 2026.

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