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Václav Havel ( Czech pronunciation: [ˈvaːtslav ˈɦavɛl] ⓘ; 5 October 1936 – 18 December 2011) was a Czech statesman, author, poet, playwright and dissident. [1] [2] Havel served as the last president of Czechoslovakia from 1989 until 1992, prior to the dissolution of Czechoslovakia on 31 December, before he became the first president ...
Jun 13, 2024 · Vaclav Havel, Czech playwright and political dissident who, after the fall of communism, was president of Czechoslovakia (1989–92) and of the Czech Republic (1993–2003). He previously had been a prominent participant in the Prague Spring (1968). Learn more about Havel’s life and career.
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Václav Havel (5. října 1936 Praha – 18. prosince 2011 Vlčice-Hrádeček) byl český dramatik, esejista, disident a kritik komunistického režimu, později politik a státník. Byl devátým a posledním prezidentem Československa (1989–1992) a prvním prezidentem České republiky (1993–2003).
Learn about the life and achievements of Vaclav Havel, a Czech icon who fought for democracy, human rights, and the truth. Discover his role in the Velvet Revolution, his presidency, his global advocacy, and his literary works.
Dec 18, 2011 · Vaclav Havel, the Czech Republic's first president after the Velvet Revolution against communist rule, has died at the age of 75. The former dissident playwright, who suffered from prolonged...
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Dec 18, 2011 · A tribute to the Czech playwright and dissident who led the Velvet Revolution that toppled communism in 1989. Learn about his life, career, achievements and legacy as a writer and a president.
Dec 19, 2011 · John Keane, author of Václav Havel: A Political Tragedy in Six Acts, reflects on the life and legacy of the Czech playwright, dissident and politician. He examines Havel's roles as a writer, a leader and a global statesman, and his achievements and challenges in different political contexts.
