Josef Božek, known in Polish as Józef Bożek, was a Czech-Polish engineer and inventor. He was born on 28 February 1782 in Biery, in the region of Cieszyn Silesia, and died in Prague on 21 October 1835. He is considered one of the 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, so that the family carried his mechanical work into a second generation. The source available for this entry is a short encyclopedia biography, so this description records only the identity, dates, standing and steam engine work that article states.
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28 February 1782 in Biery, 21 October 1835 in Prague
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he is considered one of founders of Czech mechanics
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He put into operation one of the first steam engines in the Czech lands.
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