Statue of Josef Jungmann

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"The Jungmann Monument is situated in a charming square named in his honor, commemorating the contributions of this prominent Czech poet and linguist (1773-1847) to the Czech National Revival. Alongside his contemporary Josef Dobrovský, Jungmann played a pivotal role in the revival of Czech culture and language during a time of significant national awakening. He is widely regarded as the creator of the modern Czech language, having dedicated his life to enriching and standardizing it through his literary works, translations, and linguistic studies. His efforts helped lay the foundation for contemporary Czech, making him a vital figure in the history of Czech literature and linguistics. The monument serves as a tribute not only to Jungmann's legacy but also to the broader cultural revival that reshaped Czech identity in the 19th century. "
Melanie Mallory
"Mel Says: Josef Jungmann square is named for the man in the sculpture I'm the center of the square, Josef Jungmann. He was a linguist who wrote a very successful German-czech dictionary in the 19th century and used his success to then write a Czech grammar book and distribute it for free to schools. Prior to the 19th century, Czech was seen as a working class, peasants language and was not taught in schools at all. German was the language of wealth and upward mobility throughout the era of Hapsburg rule over the Czech region (1526-1918). Jungmanns work is considered a crucial part of the revival of the Czech language."

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