Jaroslav Jirsa

Background

Jirsa, Jaroslav was born on February 1, 1943 in Prague, Czech Republic. Son of Jaroslav and Marie (Polednova) Jirsa.

Education

Master of Arts, Charles University, Prague, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Charles University, Prague, 1969.

Career

Doctorand, Institute for Czech Literature, Prague, 1965-1966; assistant professor, Charles U., Prague, 1966-1970; bookstore accountant, Kniha, South Carolina., Prague, 1970-1972; head antiquarian bookstore, Kniha, South Carolina., Prague, 1972-1990; private public, bookseller, Akant Ltd., Prague, 1990-1994; director, Charles U. Press, Prague, since 1994. Expert rare books and art consultant, since 1980. Assistant professor Charles U., since 1989.

Achievements

• Jaroslav Jirsa has been listed as a noteworthy Publisher, educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Alena Mannova, April 15, 1982. Children: Catherine, Barbara, Jaroslav.

Father:

Jaroslav Jirsa

Mother:

Marie (Polednova) Jirsa

Spouse:

Alena Mannova

child:

Barbara Jirsa

child:

Jaroslav Jirsa

child:

Catherine Jirsa