Jindřichův Hradec and the Landfras Family of Printers
| Pages | 146–153 |
|---|---|
| DOI | 10.2478/amnpsc-2018-0020 |
| Keywords | Jindřichův Hradec – Josef Jan Landfras – Alois Landfras – Vilém Antonín Landfras – Vilém Bohumil Landfras – Landfras family – social life – town council – Ohlas od Nežárky |
| Type of Article | Peer-reviewed |
| Citation | FÜRBACH, František. Jindřichův Hradec and the Landfras Family of Printers. Acta Musei Nationalis Pragae – Historia litterarum. Prague: National Museum, 2018, 63(3-4), 146–153. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amnpsc-2018-0020. ISSN 2570-6861 (Print), 2570-687X (Online). Also available from: https://publikace.nm.cz/en/periodicals/amnphl/63-3-4/jindrichuv-hradec-and-the-landfras-family-of-printers |
The beginning of the article briefly outlines the history of Jindřichův Hradec from its foundation through its development in the 15th century and especially in the 16th century, until the 19th century, when the Landfras printing works functioned in the town. Afterwards, the article focuses on the Landfras family of printers and its work in Jindřichův Hradec. It deals with the founder of the printing works, Josef Jan Landfras (1869–1840), as well as with his family background and his public activities. Most attention is devoted to his successor, Alois Landfras (1797–1875), who became one of the most remarkable figures in the history of Jindřichův Hradec, because he was very actively involved in social events in the town. From 1841, he was a member of the town council; ten years later, he was elected mayor and remained in the position for ten years. His private and family life is marginally mentioned as well. The last member of the family active in the 19th century was Vilém Antonín Landfras (1830–1902), who was also a member of the town council. Thanks to him, the weekly Ohlas od Nežárky [Echoes from the River Nežárka] began to be published in the town in 1871. The article further mentions his important role in the organisation of the social entertainment of burghers and his family life. The end of the paper is devoted to his son, Vilém Bohumil Landfras (1865–1931), whose work falls into the first third of the 20th century.
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