Jan Ámos Komenský (Latinized Johann Amos Comenius) (March 23, 1592- November 15, 1670) was a significant Czech teacher, educator (for Czechs also known as teacher of nations) and writer from the 17th century. Born in Nivnice, Moravia. Author of writing Orbis Pictus (World In Pictures in English).
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