Konstantin Josef Jirecek
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Konstantin Josef Jireček (July 24, 1854, in Vienna
— January 10, 1918, in Vienna), son of Josef Jireček
, was a Czech historian, diplomat and slavist.
He entered the Bulgarian service in 1879, and in 1881 became minister of education at Sofia
. In 1884 he became professor of universal history in Czech at Charles University in Prague
, and in 1893 professor of Slavonic antiquities at the University of Vienna
.
The bulk of Konstantin's writings deal with the history of the southern Slavs and their literature. They include a History of the Bulgarians
(Czech and German, 1876), History of Serbs, The Principality of Bulgaria (1891), Travels in Bulgaria (Czech, 1888), etc. He mostly wrote in German.
Carl Patsch succeeded Jireček at the Vienna University.
on Smith Island
in the South Shetland Islands
, Antarctica is named after Konstantin Jireček.
In Bulgaria
, Mount Jireček, the third highest peak of the Rila
mountain range, as well as two villages, also bear his name.
's satirical feuilletons centred on the fictional character of Bay Ganyo where the protagonist visits him in Prague
, looking for shelter and discussing politics.
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
— January 10, 1918, in Vienna), son of Josef Jireček
Josef Jirecek
Josef Jireček was a Czech scholar.He was born in Vysoké Mýto ....
, was a Czech historian, diplomat and slavist.
He entered the Bulgarian service in 1879, and in 1881 became minister of education at Sofia
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
. In 1884 he became professor of universal history in Czech at Charles University in Prague
Charles University in Prague
Charles University in Prague is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1348, it was the first university in Central Europe and is also considered the earliest German university...
, and in 1893 professor of Slavonic antiquities at the University of Vienna
University of Vienna
The University of Vienna is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world...
.
The bulk of Konstantin's writings deal with the history of the southern Slavs and their literature. They include a History of the Bulgarians
Bulgarians
The Bulgarians are a South Slavic nation and ethnic group native to Bulgaria and neighbouring regions. Emigration has resulted in immigrant communities in a number of other countries.-History and ethnogenesis:...
(Czech and German, 1876), History of Serbs, The Principality of Bulgaria (1891), Travels in Bulgaria (Czech, 1888), etc. He mostly wrote in German.
Carl Patsch succeeded Jireček at the Vienna University.
Honour
Jireček PointJireček Point
Jireček Point is the point on the northwest coast of Smith Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica forming the south side of the entrance to Cabut Cove and the northeast side of the entrance to Bourchier Cove...
on Smith Island
Smith Island (South Shetland Islands)
Smith Island is long and wide, lying west of Deception Island in the South Shetland Islands of the British Antarctic Territory. Surface area ....
in the South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands, lying about north of the Antarctic Peninsula, with a total area of . By the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Islands' sovereignty is neither recognized nor disputed by the signatories and they are free for use by any signatory for...
, Antarctica is named after Konstantin Jireček.
In Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
, Mount Jireček, the third highest peak of the Rila
Rila
Rila is a mountain range in southwestern Bulgaria and the highest mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkans, with its highest peak being Musala at 2,925 m...
mountain range, as well as two villages, also bear his name.
In fiction
Konstantin Jireček appears as a minor character in one of Aleko KonstantinovAleko Konstantinov
Aleko Konstantinov was a Bulgarian writer, best known for his character Bay Ganyo, one of the most popular characters in Bulgarian fiction....
's satirical feuilletons centred on the fictional character of Bay Ganyo where the protagonist visits him in Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, looking for shelter and discussing politics.
External links
- Works by Konstantin Josef Jireček in the Berlin State LibraryBerlin State LibraryThe Berlin State Library is a library in Berlin, Germany and a property of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.-Buildings:The State Library runs several premises, three of which are open for users, namely House 1 in Unter den Linden 8, House 2 in Potsdamer Straße 33 and the newspaper archive...