Staré Mesto in Praha, Czechia — Capital City Region (Historical Capital of Bohemia)
Bohuslav Balbín
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2009
1. Bohuslav Balbín Marker
{Marker text in Czech:}
Bohuslav Balbín
vlastenec a historik českého baroka
{Marker text translated into English:}
Here lived, and in 1688, died, Bohuslav Balbin, patriot and historian of the Czech Baroque period.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1688.
Location. 50° 5.183′ N, 14° 24.925′ E. Marker is in Praha. It is in Staré Mesto. It can be reached from Křižovnická just north of Karlova. The marker is located within a courtyard of the Clementinum. It is most easily reached by entering the Clementinum from the western (i.e. river) side, by the entrance next to the Church of St. Salvator. From that entrance, the marker is found by walking east directly across the courtyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Praha 224 219, Czechia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Carpathian States, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Schengen Area, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Johannes Kepler (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of St. Salvador (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Skaryna (within shouting distance of this marker); The Novotny Footbridge (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Josef Mysliveček
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Also see . . . Boleslaus Balbinus. The Catholic Encyclopedia's biography of Balbin: " A Jesuit historian of Bohemia, born 4 December 1621, at Königgrätz, of an ancient noble family; died 29 November, 1688 at Prague. His entire life was a devoted to collecting and editing the materials of Bohemian history, and his researches have often been utilized by the Bollandists. He wrote over thirty works, the most important of which is "Miscellanea Historica regni Bohemiae" or "Miscellany of Bohemian History" (6 vols., Prague, 1679-87) in which he described the chief historical events of his native land, lives of prominent Bohemians, etc...." (Submitted on March 18, 2011.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2009
2. Bohuslav Balbín - marker detail
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2009
3. Bohuslav Balbín Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here, looking east across the courtyard within the Clemintinum, just to the right of the passageway between courtyards. During Balbin's time the Clementinum was a Jesuit College, but today the complex houses a number of libraries, including the Czech National Library.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 961 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
