Karel Hynek Mácha
Karel Hynek Mácha | |
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Karel Hynek Mácha painted by Jan Vilímek | |
| Born | 16 November 1810 Prague, Bohemia, Austrian Empire |
| Died | 5 November 1836 (aged 25) Litoměřice, Bohemia, Austrian Empire |
| Resting place | Vyšehrad Cemetery, Prague |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | Czech |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Education | Prague University |
| Literary movement | Czech national revival |
| Notable works | Máj |
| Partner | Eleonora Šomková |
| Children | Ludvík Šomek |
Karel Hynek Mácha (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkarɛl ˈɦɪnɛk ˈmaːxa]) (16 November 1810 – 5 November 1836) was a Czech romantic poet. His poem Máj is among the most important poems in the history of Czech literature.