Jan Bechyně, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jan Bechyně

Czech entomologist

Date of Birth: 19-Apr-1920

Place of Birth: Přibyslav, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 09-Mar-1973

Profession: naturalist, entomologist, academic

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Jan Karel Bechyne (19 September 1920 – 9 March 1973) was a Czech entomologist and a leading authority on leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae).
He was the son of photographer Jan Bechyne and nephew of architect Stanislav Bechyne.