Adolf Benda

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Adolf Benda (1845-1878) was a Bohemian regional historian and jewelry craftsman. He was born as a German-speaking Bohemian in the town of Jablonec nad Nisou and is known as an author of the Geschichte der Stadt Gablonz (History of the Town of Jablonec nad Nisou) which was published in years 1876-77, shortly before his death. This book was first complete history of that town.