Vaclav Schulz - Prague, Czech Republic
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N 50° 03.790 E 014° 23.204
33U E 456106 N 5545833
Václav Antonín Schulz (July 14, 1854, Nymburk – December 7, 1935, Prague) was a Czech archivist, columnist, historian and director of the National Museum Archive in 1913-1915. He was buried in the beautiful Malvazinky Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM192AG
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/13/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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Václav Schultz was born on July 14, 1854 in Nymburk. He graduated from in the Faculty of Philosophy of the Charles University and after that worked at the New Town grammar school.

In 1878 he accepted a position in the archives of the National Museum as an assistant professor and in 1913 he reached the position of the Archives director. During his life he reorganized the archive, cataloged the extensive collection of documents and enriched the archives with copies of all records.

At the same time he worked as an administrator of the archaeological collections of the National Museum and was a member of the Royal Czech Society of Sciences and the Czech Academy of Sciences and Arts.

He collaborated on Otto's scientific dictionary and was the author of a number of professional studies and articles.

He retired in 1915. He died on the 7th December 1935 in Prague.
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Date of birth: 07/14/1854

Date of death: 12/07/1935

Area of notoriety: Education

Marker Type: Headstone

Setting: Outdoor

Visiting Hours/Restrictions: 8 to 5 every day

Fee required?: No

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