Emil Ritter von Škoda ~ Plzen, Czech republic - Occupational/Hobby Grave Stones on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emil_%C5%A0koda" target="_blank">Emil Ritter von Škoda was a Czech engineer and industrialist.
Director and founder of the "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0koda_Works" target="_blank">Skoda Works (Austria-Hungary's leading arms and machines manufacturer).

Art Nouveau grave stone from 1903 is the work of Italian sculptor Raffaello Romanelli.

On the grave stone is mistakenly mentioned the date of baptism (November 19, 1839),
not the date of birth (November 18, 1839).

The cemetery, founded in 1414, was used in 1901.
In 1966, the cemetery was a park adjusted.

Is Gravestone Showing Occupation or Hobby?: Occupation What is depicted occupation or hobby?: toothed wheel, barrel cannons - arms and machines production Date of birth: 11/18/1839 Date of death: 08/08/1900 Access hours and days: April-October 8:00 - 20:00 November-March 8:00 - 16:00

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