Josef Štěpánek Netolický (c. 1460–1539) was a Czech fishpond builder and architect

Architect

An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...

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Netolický worked as a regent of the Rožmberks' domain and designed fishpond system around the town Třeboň

Trebon

Třeboň is a historical town in South Bohemian Region of Czech Republic. The population stands at 8,862 .-History:Třeboň was established around the middle of the 12th century. In 1366 the House of Rožmberk become owner of the estate...

. The builder of this system was the other well-known regent of this domain, Jakub Krčín

Jakub Krcín

Jakub Krčín was a prominent Czech Renaissance architect and engineer.Krčín was born in Kolín. He was a prolific designer and founder of fish ponds.-External links:** *...

. Netolický was a founder of the Zlatá Stoka (Golden Canal), one of two canals for regulation of water system in the region of Třeboň. He also worked on fortification of Třeboň. House in which he lived (Nr. 89) still stands on the main square of the town.

External links

• Short biography (in Czech)