Jan Matzal Troska, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jan Matzal Troska

Czech writer

Date of Birth: 03-Aug-1881

Place of Birth: Valašské Klobouky, Zlín Region, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 03-Sep-1961

Profession: writer, science fiction writer

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Jan Matzal (August 3, 1881 in Valašské Klobouky, Moravia – September 3, 1961 in Prague), known under pen names J.
M.
Troska and Jan Merfort, was a Czech writer. After his studies Jan Matzal worked in the Škoda Works and other industrial companies.
During World War I he was sent to the front because of attempt to cover up a sabotage by factory workers.
After the war Matzal lived in Yugoslavia (1921-1926), then returned to Czechoslovakia.
As a lifelong sufferer from Ménière’s disease he obtained a disability pension at the age of 49.
During years 1932–1949, he spent his time by writing.