Josef Božek, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Josef Božek

Czech constructer

Date of Birth: 28-Feb-1782

Place of Birth: Silesia, Poland

Date of Death: 21-Oct-1835

Profession: inventor, mechanical engineer

Nationality: Czech Republic

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Josef Božek (Polish: Józef Bozek) (28 February 1782 in Biery – 21 October 1835 in Prague) was an engineer and inventor from Cieszyn Silesia, labelled by various sources as Czech or Polish.
He is considered one of founders of Czech mechanics.
He put into operation one of the first steam engines in the Czech lands.
His sons, František and Romuald, also became accomplished engineers.