K. J. Erben & 40106 Erben Asteroid, Miletin, Czech Republic
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N 50° 24.253 E 015° 40.911
33U E 548455 N 5583797
Karel Jaromír Erben was a Czech historian, poet and writer of the mid-19th century.
Waymark Code: WMJ8E8
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 10/10/2013
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Karel Jaromír Erben was a Czech historian, poet and writer of the mid-19th century, best known for his collection Kytice, which contains poems based on traditional and folkloric themes.
He also wrote Písne národní v Cechách (Folk Songs of Bohemia) which contains 500 songs and Prostonárodní ceské písne a ríkadla (Czech Folk Songs and Nursery Rhymes), a five-parted book that brings together most of the Czech folklore.
The Karel Jaromír Erben memorial is located right in center of Miletin village.
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40106 Erben Asteroid is a main-belt asteroid.
Discovered by: P. Pravec
Date of discovery: 20. 8. 1998
Place of discovery: Ondrejov Observatory