Antonín Strnad (1746-1799) :the first professor of physical geography at Charles University in Prague

Abstract

The paper is concerned with the life of Antonín Strnad (1746-1799), who became the outstanding representative of mathematics, astronomy and physical geography at the Artistic Faculty of Charles University in Prague. Main professional activities, methodological approaches and research results of professor Antonín Strnad are emphasized, namely in relation to physical geography.