Horovice
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Hořovice (ˈɦor̝ovɪtsɛ; or Horowitz) is a small town in Central Bohemian Region
of the Czech Republic
. It is the administrative and economical center of surrounding area. Its most known building is Hořovice Castle
.
Archaeological excavations show early settlement in 10th century. This settlement grew at the end of the 13th century and beginning of the 14th century when a trading post was established. This trading post was later rebuilt and expanded to a castle in the gothic
style (the so called 'Old Castle').
The family of Hořovice named themselves after the village, the first ones to use it were the siblings Neostup and Habart, in 1233.
The village was made into town in 1322 whereas the 'Old Castle' and the Church remained outside ot the town walls, forming the borough of Velká Víska. This division remained until 20th century: in 1919 Velká Víska became a part of Hořovice.
The common Jewish surname Horovitz
/Horowitz
(and Hurewicz, Gurevich, also, Horwicz, Gurvich
, Hurwicz
, Hurwitz
, etc.) derives from Hořovice, which at one time had a substantial Jewish population (although not in modern times).
Central Bohemian Region
Central Bohemian Region is an administrative unit of the Czech Republic, located in the central part of its historical region of Bohemia. Its administrative center is placed in the Czech capital Prague , which lies in the center of the region...
of the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. It is the administrative and economical center of surrounding area. Its most known building is Hořovice Castle
Horovice castle
Hořovice Castle is a castle located in the town of Hořovice, Bohemia, Czech Republic.It was built in two parts. In the first half of the 19th century by Friedrich Wilhelm I of Hesse, following plans of the architect G...
.
History
Gothic architecture
Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture....
style (the so called 'Old Castle').
The family of Hořovice named themselves after the village, the first ones to use it were the siblings Neostup and Habart, in 1233.
The village was made into town in 1322 whereas the 'Old Castle' and the Church remained outside ot the town walls, forming the borough of Velká Víska. This division remained until 20th century: in 1919 Velká Víska became a part of Hořovice.
The common Jewish surname Horovitz
Horovitz
Horovitz is a surname, and may refer to:*Adam Horovitz, a musician and member of the Beastie Boys*David Horovitz , an author and political commentator *David Horowitz...
/Horowitz
Horowitz
Horowitz , also transcripted as Horovitz/Hurwitz/Gurvich/Gurevich, is a surname that has its origin in the Yiddish name for the town of Hořovice in Bohemia, near Prague...
(and Hurewicz, Gurevich, also, Horwicz, Gurvich
Gurvich
Gurvich or Gurevich is a surname and may refer to:*Abram Gurvich , Russian chess composer.*Jose Gurvich , Lithuanian-Uruguayan plastic artist.*Aharon Gurevich, Chief Rabbi of Russian Army.*Aleksandr Gurevich Gurvich or Gurevich is a surname and may refer to:*Abram Gurvich (1897-1962), Russian chess...
, Hurwicz
Hurwicz
Hurwicz , :* Leonid "Leo" Hurwicz , a Jewish Russian-American economist and mathematician of Polish-Jewish descent* Angelika Hurwicz , a German actress and theatre director- See also :...
, Hurwitz
Hurwitz
Hurwitz is a surname and may refer to:*Aaron Hurwitz, musician, see Live on Breeze Hill*Adolf Hurwitz , German mathematician**Hurwitz polynomial**Hurwitz matrix**Hurwitz quaternion**Hurwitz's automorphisms theorem**Hurwitz zeta function...
, etc.) derives from Hořovice, which at one time had a substantial Jewish population (although not in modern times).
Famous people
- Josel of RosheimJosel of RosheimJosel of Rosheim Josel of Rosheim Josel of Rosheim (alternatively: Joselin, Joselmann, Yoselmann, , Joseph ben Gershon mi-Rosheim, or Joseph ben Gershon Loanz; c...
(1480–1554), advocate of the German Jews, lived here - Franz Bergauer (1805–1886), engineer, father of Hermine Bergauer
- Josef LaborJosef LaborJosef Labor was a Czech pianist, organist, and composer of late Romantic music. Labor was an influential music teacher. As a friend of some key figures in Vienna, his importance was enhanced....
(1842–1924), musician - Otto HönigschmidOtto HönigschmidOtto Hönigschmid was a Czech/Austrian chemist.-Education:Hönigschmid studied at the gymnasium in Olomouc, then at the Charles University in Prague under the guidance of Guido Goldschmiedt .-Work:Hönigschmid worked in Paris under Henri Moissan and at Harvard University under...
(1878–1945), chemist - Jiří FischerJiri FischerJiří Fischer is a former professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League . Fischer went into cardiac arrest in a November 2005 game, and subsequently retired due to his heart problems...
(born 1980), hockey player
External links
- Municipal website (cs., de., en.)