František Kohout
1841–1899 (age 58)
Biography
František Kohout, born in 1841, devoted himself to publishing, believing that wider access to literature and scholarship strengthened the public mind. He guided books from manuscript to print with care, ensuring that voices worth hearing reached readers.
Until his passing in 1899 Kohout upheld rigorous standards and helped build a more informed society through the books he championed. His legacy rests at Olšany Cemetery, where admirers recall the steady hand that supported Czech letters.