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Jan Amos Komensky

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Jan Amos Komensky

Original Name
Johann Amos Comenius
Birth
Nivnice, Okres Uherské Hradiště, Zlin, Czech Republic
Death
15 Nov 1670 (aged 78)
Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Burial
Naarden, Gooise Meren Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands Add to Map
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Philosopher. He was a theologian and cartographer, but most considered as the first modern educationalist. His book “Orbis Pictus” was the first picture book for teaching children and remained a standard text in Europe and in America for over 200 years.
Philosopher. He was a theologian and cartographer, but most considered as the first modern educationalist. His book “Orbis Pictus” was the first picture book for teaching children and remained a standard text in Europe and in America for over 200 years.

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  • Added: Aug 8, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11587/jan_amos-komensky: accessed ), memorial page for Jan Amos Komensky (28 Mar 1592–15 Nov 1670), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11587, citing Comenius Museum, Naarden, Gooise Meren Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; Maintained by Find a Grave.