Private company

Matice česká

Czech publishing house

Matice česká was a Czech publishing house and cultural institution, similar to other Slavic Matice institutions. It was an important milestone in Czech National Revival. It was established by František Palacký in 1831 at the National Museum and played an important role in preservation of the Czech language.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1831Founded1
  • HeadquartersPrague1
Pavel Shafarik 1842 map - Balkans
Photo: Pavel Shafarik, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Matice česká was a Czech publishing house and cultural institution, similar to other Slavic Matice institutions. It was an important milestone in Czech National Revival.2

Timeline

  1. 1831Founded Founded1

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