Jakub Krčín

Jakub Krčín of Jelčany
Statue of Jakub Krčín in Třeboň
Born18 June 1535
Kolín, Bohemia
DiedJanuary or February 1604 (aged 68)
Sedlčany or Obděnice, Bohemia
Occupationsarchitect, engineer, manager

Jakub Krčín of Jelčany (Czech: Jakub Krčín z Jelčan; 18 June 1535 – January or February 1604) was a Czech architect, engineer and manager. He worked for William of Rosenberg for 21 years. He was known for his organisational and economic skills, which made him the administrator of the largest property complex in Bohemia. Today he is best known as the founder of many fishponds in Bohemia, including the largest fishpond in the world, Rožmberk Pond.

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