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Josef Masik

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Caldwell, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 32' 52.62", -96° 39' 45.9"
 
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    (March 30, 1810 - July 1, 1881) First Czech teacher in Texas. Born in Moravia (now Czechoslovakia). Certified to teach at age 16. Came to Texas 1855, seeking freedom from oppression. Following much hardship, he resumed teaching, 1859, with up to 50 pupils yearly. Retired, 1872.

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