Biography of Frantisek Jan Skroup (1801-1862)

Born in Osice near Pardubice

First music lessons from his father, an organist, choir master and composer

Choirboy in Prague

Moves to Hradec Kralove and studies with Franz Volkert

Studies philosophy and law in Prague

Deputy Kapellmeister of Esthates Theatre

Kapellmeister of the theatre

Musical director of German Theatre in Rotterdam

Dies in Rotterdam

His song "Kde domov Muj" becomes part of the national anthem of the Czech Republic