Jiří Beaufort

1895–1976 (age 81)

Biography

Jiří Beaufort (1895–1976) operated presses that churned out books, posters, and broadsheets, ensuring that writers and thinkers could circulate their words even in challenging times.

He supervised apprentices, insisted on clarity of type, and kept the print shops vital; he rests now at Vyšehrad cemetery, where his craft continues to be remembered.

Did you know Jiří Beaufort?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Vyšehrad cemetery

Mikoláš Aleš
1852–1913 (age 61)
Vyšehrad cemetery
Mikoláš Aleš is celebrated for his evocative illustrations that have become enduring symbols of Czech cultural pride.
Antonín Wiehl
1846–1910 (age 64)
Vyšehrad cemetery
Architect Antonín Wiehl combined history and progress to craft enduring buildings that still grace the city.
Max Švabinský
1873–1962 (age 89)
Vyšehrad cemetery
Max Švabinský was a dedicated Czech teacher whose educational work contributed to the development of Czech society.
Josef Svátek
1835–1897 (age 62)
Vyšehrad cemetery
Czech writer whose literary contributions enriched nineteenth-century Bohemian culture and national identity.
Vladimír Pecháček
1909–1969 (age 60)
Vyšehrad cemetery
Vladimír Pecháček was a Czech painter of the twentieth century.
Pavel Štěpán
1925–1998 (age 73)
Vyšehrad cemetery
Pavel Štěpán (28 May 1925 – 30 September 1998) was a Czech pianist whose domain was the interpretation of piano wor...