Background
He was born in Vodňany (hence his surname), in southern Bohemia.
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Education
He studied at the University of Prague and in 1596 and was made Master of Liberal Arts there.
Career
He became a teacher in Prague and Kutná Hora. From 1603 he taught Greek and Latin at the University of Prague. He also taught history and Latin poetry.
He was repeatedly appointed as dean, prorector, and rector of this university.
17. He died in Prague. A historical novel was published about him in 1909 by Zikmund Winter, called Mistr Kampanus: historický obraz.
